02421cam a22003253u 4500 50489 UtSlPG 20260610134148.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867 Poems in Prose Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-11-19 Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "Poems in Prose" by Charles Baudelaire is a collection of poetic prose pieces written during the mid-19th century, specifically around the time of the Romantic movement. This book delves into the exploration of beauty, existential contemplation, and the intricacies of human emotion through vivid imagery and lyrical language. Baudelaire's work presents a unique blend of poetry and prose, designed to evoke feelings and provoke thought on subjects like desire, melancholy, and the contrasts of urban life. In this collection, Baudelaire invites readers into a rich tapestry of emotions and settings, often portraying dreamlike realities alongside stark social observations. Through each piece, he expresses a yearning for beauty and a deep understanding of human suffering, while navigating themes of love, loss, and existential dread. For instance, in "The Favours of the Moon," he personifies the moon as a nurturing yet capricious entity, intertwining innocence with longing. Similarly, in "Be Drunken," he implores readers to embrace a state of intoxication—whether through wine, poetry, or virtue—to escape from the burdens of time. The vignettes interweave personal reflection with broader social commentaries, ultimately exploring the paradoxes of life and the human condition in their multifaceted depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French literature -- Translations into English Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867 -- Translations into English Symons, Arthur, 1865-1945 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50489 91327 91327