Les Fleurs du mal (The Flowers of Evil) is a groundbreaking collection of poems by the French poet Charles Baudelaire, first published in 1857. This seminal work is often credited with ushering in the era of modern poetry, bridging the gap between Romanticism and Symbolism, and influencing many later poets and writers. Baudelaire's masterful use of … Continue reading Wednesday’s Classic-Book Report: Les Fleurs du mal by Charles Baudelaire
