-The Flowers of Evil*

W 1977 Charles Baudelaire, poetry, The Franklin Library Edition

Notes

The Flowers of Evil (Les Fleurs du mal) by Charles Baudelaire is a landmark collection of French poetry that delves into the complexities of beauty, decadence, and the human condition. Published in 1857, the poems explore themes of love, death, eroticism, and melancholy, often with a dark and provocative tone. Baudelaire's work challenges conventional morality, blending romanticism with modernity, and is known for its vivid imagery and symbolic depth. The collection had a profound influence on modern poetry, marking Baudelaire as a key figure in the transition from Romanticism to Symbolism.

Description

Brown leather hardback edition with gold embossed detailing on front and back cover and spine with gold lettering on spine, gold fore edge, three raised bands, and  mulberry silk bookmark. Pristine Franklin Library edition.