"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist."

Charles Baudelaire (1821 - 1867)
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About Charles Baudelaire

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.

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