Charles Baudelaire

Charles Baudelaire (1821–1867) was a pioneering French poet, essayist, translator, and art critic best known for his controversial and influential collection 'Les Fleurs du mal' (The Flowers of Evil). He is regarded as a foundational figure of modernism and symbolism in French literature, whose work explored themes of beauty, decay, eroticism, and existential despair. His innovative use of language and philosophical approach to art earned him lasting recognition as a pioneer of modern literary thought.

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