02181cam a22003253u 4500 36287 UtSlPG 20260610133828.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867 The Poems and Prose Poems of Charles Baudelaire : with an Introductory Preface by James Huneker Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-05-31 Produced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive. "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.) Original publication data not identified French poetry -- Translations into English Prose poems Huneker, James, 1857-1921 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36287 77127 77127