About “Le spleen de Paris”
Le Spleen de Paris, also known as Petits Poèmes en prose, is a collection of 50 short prose poems by Charles Baudelaire. The work was published after Baudelaire's death in 1869. It is considered an important part of literary modernism. The collection features concise, lyrical pieces that explore themes of beauty, melancholy, and urban life. Each poem is written in prose form rather than traditional verse. The work reflects Baudelaire's unique style and his influence on later writers. It remains a significant example of 19th-century French literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Latest edition
- 1994 · ISBN 9781882874774