The Flowers of Evil
Charles Baudelaire
"Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil) is a collection of poems by the French poet Charles Baudelaire. It was first published in 1857 and is considered one of the most important works in French literature. The collection is divided into several sections, each exploring different themes such as love, death, beauty, and decadence.
Baudelaire's poetry in "Les Fleurs du Mal" is known for its rich and innovative language, as well as its exploration of dark and taboo subjects. The poet often expresses a fascination with the beauty found in the midst of decay and decadence. The poems reflect Baudelaire's complex and often contradictory views on the nature of humanity and the modern urban experience.
One of the most famous poems from "Les Fleurs du Mal" is "To the Reader" ("Au Lecteur"), which serves as an introduction to the collection. In this poem, Baudelaire addresses the reader directly and sets the tone for the themes that will be explored throughout the work.
Despite its literary significance, "Les Fleurs du Mal" initially faced legal issues due to its perceived obscenity and immorality. Baudelaire and his publisher were fined, and six poems were suppressed. Over time, however, the collection gained recognition and is now celebrated as a masterpiece of French literature. Baudelaire's influence extends beyond literature, as his exploration of the darker aspects of human experience has resonated with artists, philosophers, and thinkers across various disciplines.
Duration - 1h 23m.
Author - Charles Baudelaire.
Narrator - Geoffrey Giuliano.
Published Date - Monday, 16 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 Eden Giuliano ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil) is a collection of poems by the French poet Charles Baudelaire. It was first published in 1857 and is considered one of the most important works in French literature. The collection is divided into several sections, each exploring different themes such as love, death, beauty, and decadence. Baudelaire's poetry in "Les Fleurs du Mal" is known for its rich and innovative language, as well as its exploration of dark and taboo subjects. The poet often expresses a fascination with the beauty found in the midst of decay and decadence. The poems reflect Baudelaire's complex and often contradictory views on the nature of humanity and the modern urban experience. One of the most famous poems from "Les Fleurs du Mal" is "To the Reader" ("Au Lecteur"), which serves as an introduction to the collection. In this poem, Baudelaire addresses the reader directly and sets the tone for the themes that will be explored throughout the work. Despite its literary significance, "Les Fleurs du Mal" initially faced legal issues due to its perceived obscenity and immorality. Baudelaire and his publisher were fined, and six poems were suppressed. Over time, however, the collection gained recognition and is now celebrated as a masterpiece of French literature. Baudelaire's influence extends beyond literature, as his exploration of the darker aspects of human experience has resonated with artists, philosophers, and thinkers across various disciplines. Duration - 1h 23m. Author - Charles Baudelaire. Narrator - Geoffrey Giuliano. Published Date - Monday, 16 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 Eden Giuliano ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:15
Chapter 1
Duration:00:07:47
Chapter 2
Duration:00:00:56
Chapter 3
Duration:00:01:13
Chapter 4
Duration:00:01:06
Chapter 5
Duration:00:01:08
Chapter 6
Duration:00:01:08
Chapter 7
Duration:00:00:54
Chapter 8
Duration:00:00:57
Chapter 9
Duration:00:01:20
Chapter 10
Duration:00:01:19
Chapter 11
Duration:00:01:00
Chapter 12
Duration:00:01:01
Chapter 13
Duration:00:02:32
Chapter 14
Duration:00:01:15
Chapter 15
Duration:00:02:32
Chapter 16
Duration:00:01:14
Chapter 17
Duration:00:01:10
Chapter 18
Duration:00:02:20
Chapter 19
Duration:00:00:59
Chapter 20
Duration:00:01:09
Chapter 21
Duration:00:01:30
Chapter 22
Duration:00:01:18
Chapter 23
Duration:00:01:21
Chapter 24
Duration:00:01:03
Chapter 25
Duration:00:01:46
Chapter 26
Duration:00:01:32
Chapter 27
Duration:00:02:26
Chapter 28
Duration:00:00:53
Chapter 29
Duration:00:02:22
Chapter 30
Duration:00:00:55
Chapter 31
Duration:00:00:52
Chapter 32
Duration:00:02:23
Chapter 33
Duration:00:01:00
Chapter 34
Duration:00:01:34
Chapter 35
Duration:00:00:58
Chapter 36
Duration:00:01:11
Chapter 37
Duration:00:00:55
Chapter 38
Duration:00:00:57
Chapter 39
Duration:00:01:20
Chapter 40
Duration:00:00:56
Chapter 41
Duration:00:00:55
Chapter 42
Duration:00:01:16
Chapter 43
Duration:00:00:46
Chapter 44
Duration:00:01:21
Chapter 45
Duration:00:00:56
Chapter 46
Duration:00:00:56
Chapter 47
Duration:00:01:29
Chapter 48
Duration:00:01:15
Chapter 49
Duration:00:01:47
Chapter 50
Duration:00:01:30
Chapter 51
Duration:00:01:02
Chapter 52
Duration:00:02:48
Chapter 53
Duration:00:01:21
Chapter 54
Duration:00:05:29
Outro - Flowers of Evil.mp3
Duration:00:00:26