baudelaire
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A French poet: Refers specifically to Charles Baudelaire, a 19th-century French poet renowned for his influential and often darkly atmospheric poetry.
- The literary work or style associated with this poet: Can be used to denote the distinctive themes, imagery, or aesthetic found in the poetry of Charles Baudelaire.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (referring to the person):
- We are studying the works of Baudelaire in my literature class.
- Baudelaire is considered a pivotal figure in the Symbolist movement.
- Proper noun (referring to the style or influence):
- The novel's urban despair has a distinctly Baudelairean quality.
- His poetry shows a deep admiration for Baudelaire.
Advanced Usage
- "Baudelairean" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the themes, style, or atmosphere found in Baudelaire's poetry, often involving urban life, beauty in decay, and complex emotional states.
- The film's depiction of the city at night was powerfully Baudelairean.
Variants and Related Words
- Baudelairean (adj): Pertaining to Charles Baudelaire or his literary style.
- Symbolism (n): The literary movement with which Baudelaire is closely associated, emphasizing suggestion and evocation over direct statement.
Synonyms
- Charles Baudelaire: The full name.
- The poet of Les Fleurs du Mal: A common epithet referencing his most famous collection, .
Related Phrases
- "The Flowers of Evil" (Les Fleurs du Mal): The title of Baudelaire's seminal 1857 poetry collection.
- "The Flowers of Evil" by Baudelaire was initially controversial for its themes.
Related Concepts
- Modernity: A key concept in Baudelaire's critical essays, referring to the experience of modern urban life.
- Spleen: A term frequently used in his poetry to describe a profound state of melancholy, ennui, or existential despair.
Noun
- a French poet noted for macabre imagery and evocative language (1821-1867)