Baudelaire, Charles 1821-1867 creator Gautier, Félix-François text utu 2017 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "De l'amour" by Charles Baudelaire is a reflective work on the nature of love, likely written in the late 19th century. This text seeks to explore Baudelaire's complicated romantic life, illustrating how his experiences with love are intricately intertwined with his literary pursuits. The narrative touches on themes like desire, idealism, and the tormented relationship between love and suffering, encapsulated through Baudelaire's personal contradictions. The opening of "De l'amour" delves into Baudelaire's early encounters with love, illustrating his youthful infatuations and the evolution of his sentiments towards women. It addresses how his experiences shaped his worldview, particularly highlighting a relationship with a young singer that profoundly influenced his poetry. Baudelaire’s reflections reveal a subconscious desire to find himself through his lovers, portraying love as both a source of inspiration and an unsettling torment. The groundwork is laid for an exploration of his relationships, especially his tumultuous affair with Jeanne Duval, hinting at the profound impact these experiences had on his artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-03-29 Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (back online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) (Images generously made available by Gallica, bibliothèque nationale de France.) Original publication data not identified Love Women in literature Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867 Love in literature PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54456 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54456 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134245.0 54456