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Title: The Poems and Prose Poems of Charles Baudelaire
with an Introductory Preface by James Huneker

Note: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive.

Summary: "The Poems and Prose Poems of Charles Baudelaire" by Charles Baudelaire is a collection of poetry and prose poems written in the mid-19th century. This work reflects the themes of beauty, decay, and existential angst, characteristic of Baudelaire's exploration of the human condition and artistic expression. Central to the collection is the notion of duality in life and art, as well as the poet's unabashed appreciation for the darker aspects of existence. At the start of the book, the introductory preface by James Huneker presents a literary and biographical context for Baudelaire. Huneker discusses the myths and confusions surrounding Baudelaire's life, contrasting his public persona with the poet's literary genius. This opening sets the stage for the poems that follow, each delving into profound themes like death, beauty, and the struggles of the human spirit. The reader is introduced to a haunting and evocative landscape of emotional depth as expressed through Baudelaire's unique vision and imaginative language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867

Editor: Huneker, James, 1857-1921

EBook No.: 36287

Published: May 31, 2011

Downloads: 627

Language: English

Subject: French poetry -- Translations into English

Subject: Prose poems

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:36287:2 2011-05-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Huneker, James Baudelaire, Charles en 1
2024-11-08T17:49:57Z The Poems and Prose Poems of Charles Baudelaire

This edition has images.

Title: The Poems and Prose Poems of Charles Baudelaire
with an Introductory Preface by James Huneker

Note: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive.

Summary: "The Poems and Prose Poems of Charles Baudelaire" by Charles Baudelaire is a collection of poetry and prose poems written in the mid-19th century. This work reflects the themes of beauty, decay, and existential angst, characteristic of Baudelaire's exploration of the human condition and artistic expression. Central to the collection is the notion of duality in life and art, as well as the poet's unabashed appreciation for the darker aspects of existence. At the start of the book, the introductory preface by James Huneker presents a literary and biographical context for Baudelaire. Huneker discusses the myths and confusions surrounding Baudelaire's life, contrasting his public persona with the poet's literary genius. This opening sets the stage for the poems that follow, each delving into profound themes like death, beauty, and the struggles of the human spirit. The reader is introduced to a haunting and evocative landscape of emotional depth as expressed through Baudelaire's unique vision and imaginative language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867

Editor: Huneker, James, 1857-1921

EBook No.: 36287

Published: May 31, 2011

Downloads: 627

Language: English

Subject: French poetry -- Translations into English

Subject: Prose poems

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:36287:3 2011-05-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Huneker, James Baudelaire, Charles en 1