Charles Baudelaire
1821 - 1867
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Biography
Charles Baudelaire was a French poet, essayist, and art critic who is best known for his groundbreaking collection of poems, 'Les Fleurs du mal' (The Flowers of Evil). Born in Paris in 1821, Baudelaire was a key figure in the Symbolist movement and is considered one of the greatest French poets of the 19th century. His works explore themes of beauty, decadence, and the duality of human nature. Baudelaire's writing style, characterized by its musicality and rich imagery, had a profound influence on modern poetry.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Always be a poet, even in prose.
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The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist.
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One should always be drunk. That's all: it's the only question.
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Inspiration comes of working every day.
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The insatiable thirst for everything which lies beyond, and which life reveals, is the most living proof of our immortality.