Flowers of Evil and Other Works - (Dover Dual Language French) by Charles Baudelaire (Paperback)

This comprehensive dual-language edition of "Flowers of Evil" by Charles Baudelaire offers a unique blend of poetry, prose, and critical essays that showcase the poet's greatest work.

With an authoritative translation by Professor Fowlie, this handsome edition combines the controversial masterpiece with other significant compositions, including prose poems from "Spleen of Paris." The book's themes of eroticism, lesbianism, revolt, and decay are balanced by critical essays on art, music, and literature, as well as personal letters that provide insight into Baudelaire's life and perspective.

Whether you're a student of French language and literature or simply a poetry lover with some knowledge of the language, this edition is an essential addition to your collection.