Project Gutenberg 2015-11-19 Public domain in the USA. 386 Symons, Arthur 1865 1945 21009165 Charles Baudelaire: A Study Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generpously made available by the Internet Archive.) "Charles Baudelaire: A Study" by Arthur Symons is a critical examination of the life and work of the esteemed French poet, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into Baudelaire's complex personality, his artistic genius, and the themes he explored in his influential poetry, particularly in "Les Fleurs du Mal." It aims to unravel the intricacies of Baudelaire's thoughts and feelings about life, art, love, and the human condition, offering insights into the paradoxes that defined his existence. The opening of the study sets the tone for an in-depth analysis of Baudelaire's artistic approach and the dualities that permeate his work. Symons discusses how Baudelaire's genius manifests not through direct assertions but rather through subtle implications, often colored by his personal experiences and observations of society. He highlights Baudelaire's struggles with love and despair, particularly relating to his tumultuous relationships, most notably with Jeanne Duval. The narrative also introduces a broader discussion on the aesthetics of Baudelaire's writing, juxtaposing his sensual yet morbid sensibility against the backdrop of a world fraught with contradictions—a reflection on the allure and repulsion of beauty amid darkness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867 Poets, French -- 19th century -- Biography PQ Text Category: Poetry Category: Biographies Category: French Literature 230451 2025-07-20T08:17:19.579788 text/html 206867 2024-10-22T23:27:58 text/html 1313065 2025-07-20T08:17:23.145727 application/epub+zip 1315139 2025-07-20T08:17:20.266746 application/epub+zip 218227 2025-07-20T08:17:19.879789 application/epub+zip 1382640 2025-07-20T08:17:25.426760 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1368137 2025-07-20T08:17:22.785725 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272893 2022-09-22T18:58:04.731351 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213016 2025-07-20T08:17:19.253770 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 193278 2024-10-22T23:27:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17218 2025-07-20T08:17:25.548720 application/rdf+xml 10837 2025-07-20T08:17:19.961741 image/jpeg 1995 2025-07-20T08:17:19.920738 image/jpeg 1215815 2025-07-20T08:17:19.632751 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia