Charles Pierre Baudelaire

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Definition

Proper noun A French poet noted for his macabre imagery and evocative language. He was a pivotal figure in 19th-century literature, often associated with symbolism and considered a precursor to modernism. His work frequently explored themes of beauty, decadence, eroticism, and urban life.

Usage

This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure, the poet Charles Pierre Baudelaire. * Literary studies often begin with Charles Pierre Baudelaire when discussing the origins of modern poetry. * The influence of Charles Pierre Baudelaire on later symbolist poets was profound.

Advanced Usage
  • Baudelairean (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Baudelaire or his work, especially its themes of urban melancholy, aestheticism, and moral complexity.
    • The film's depiction of the city had a distinctly Baudelairean atmosphere.
Variants and Related Words
  • Baudelaire: The more common shortened form of the name.
    • We are studying Baudelaire's "Les Fleurs du mal" this semester.
Synonyms
  • The poet (when contextually clear)
  • Baudelaire
Related Concepts and Works
  • Les Fleurs du mal (): His most famous collection of poetry.
  • Le Spleen de Paris (): A collection of prose poems.
  • Symbolism: The literary movement he influenced.
  • Flâneur: A concept he popularized, referring to an urban observer who strolls through the city.
Noun
  1. a French poet noted for macabre imagery and evocative language (1821-1867)

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