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Baudelaire, Charles
1821
1867
Baudelaire-Dufaÿs, Charles Pierre
Baudelaire-Dufays, Charles Pierre
Gautier, Félix-François
Gautier, Felix-Francois
Gautier, F.-F. (Félix-François)
De l'amour
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"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.)
Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Love
Women in literature
Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867
Love in literature
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FR Biographie, Mémoires, Journal intime, Correspondance
FR Littérature
Category: Biographies
Category: French Literature
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