Charles Baudelaire's place among the great poets of the Western world
is undisputed, and his influence on the development of poetry since
his lifetime has been enormous. In this Companion, essays by
outstanding scholars illuminate Baudelaire's writing both for the lay
reader and for specialists. In addition to a survey of his life and a
study of his social context, the volume includes essays on his verse
and prose, analyzing the extraordinary power and effectiveness of his
language and style, his exploration of intoxicants like wine and
opium, and his art and literary criticism. The volume also discusses
the difficulties, successes and failures of translating his poetry and
his continuing power to move his readers. Featuring a guide to further
reading and a chronology, this Companion provides students and
scholars of Baudelaire and of nineteenth-century French and European
literature with a comprehensive and stimulating overview of this
extraordinary poet.
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9781139817158
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2013
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Cambridge University Press
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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