"One should always be drunk. That's all: it's the only question."
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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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