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The translation of Baudelaire's renowned collection captures the poet's intricate sound and structure through a unique verset form that blends poetry and prose. Keith Waldrop's rendition honors the original's complexity while offering a fresh perspective, making it a compelling re-imagining. This edition also includes the six poems that were banned from the first release, maintaining Baudelaire's signature blend of eloquence, dark humor, and frankness. The result is a powerful and vivid interpretation that resonates deeply with the essence of the original work.
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The Flowers of Evil, Charles Baudelaire
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- Title
- The Flowers of Evil
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Baudelaire
- Publisher
- Wesleyan University Press
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9780819568007
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Poetry, Classics, France, 19th century, French Literature, Lyric, Required Reading, French Poetry, Decadence, Cursed Poets
- First published
- 1857
- Original title
- Les Fleurs du mal
- Rating
- 4.2 out of 5
- Description
- The translation of Baudelaire's renowned collection captures the poet's intricate sound and structure through a unique verset form that blends poetry and prose. Keith Waldrop's rendition honors the original's complexity while offering a fresh perspective, making it a compelling re-imagining. This edition also includes the six poems that were banned from the first release, maintaining Baudelaire's signature blend of eloquence, dark humor, and frankness. The result is a powerful and vivid interpretation that resonates deeply with the essence of the original work.