The Flowers of Evil

by Charles Baudelaire, Jonathan Culler, James McGowan

4.3

based on 533 ratings

About this book

The Flowers of Evil, which T.S. Eliot called the greatest example of modern poetry in any language, shocked the literary world of nineteenth century France with its outspoken portrayal of lesbian love, its linking of sexuality and death, its unremitting irony, and its unflinching celebration of the seamy side of urban life. Including the French texts and comprehensive explanatory notes to the poems, this extraordinary body of love poems restores the six poems originally banned in 1857, revealing the richness and variety of the collection.

Book Details

ISBN13	9780199535583
ISBN10	0199535582
Series/Work	OL1158921W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Pages	399
Created At	January 30, 2025
Updated At	January 30, 2025
Last OL update	January 18, 2025

Subjects

18.25 French literature 19th century Artists' books Baudelaire, charles, 1821-1867 Biography Collected works (single author, multi-form) Correspondence Criticism and interpretation Critique et interprétation Fleurs du mal (Baudelaire, Charles) Frans French language books French language materials French literature French poetry French poetry, translations into english French Poets Gedichten Illustraties Illustration of books

Community Reviews

Write a review

No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book!