Charles Baudelaire
The Flowers of Evil: (Les Fleurs du Mal)
The Flowers of Evil: (Les Fleurs du Mal)
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Charles Baudelaire was a Parisian bohemian who wrote Les Fleurs du mal in 1857, which was an instant sensation and a French court declared an offense against public morals. Aaron Poochigian tackles this revolutionary text with an ear attuned to Baudelaire's lyrical innovations and an intuitive feel for the works dark and brooding mood. This deluxe dual-language edition allows readers to commune with the original poems and with these electric, revelatory translations.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 19 May 2023
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Charles Baudelaire, a Parisian bohemian, is renowned for his art criticism, but he aspired to leave a lasting literary legacy. During the 1840s, he dedicated himself to composing gritty, often perverse poems that expressed his disdain for the banality of modern city life. His collection of poems, Les Fleurs du mal, was first published in 1857 and immediately gained popularity. However, it also sparked controversy due to its perceived indecency, as it was declared an offense against public morals by a French court. Six poems from the book were suppressed. Despite this setback, subsequent editions of Les Fleurs du mal expanded on the original and included new poems that are now recognized as masterpieces. This body of work is considered the most consequential, controversial, and influential book of poetry from the 19th century.
Acclaimed translator and poet Aaron Poochigian has tackled this revolutionary text with an ear for Baudelaire's lyrical innovations and a deep understanding of the work's dark and brooding mood. Poochigian's rendition captures the incantatory effect of the original, reanimating Baudelaire's vision that trumpeted the space and light of the future. An introduction by Dana Gioia provides a probing reassessment of Baudelaire's masterpiece, while an afterword by Daniel Handler explores its continued relevance and appeal. The poems are presented in English, allowing contemporary readers to experience the brilliance of Baudelaire's work.
Weight: 316g
Dimension: 219 x 139 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781324092919
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