charles pierre baudelaire
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
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a French poet noted for macabre imagery and evocative language (1821-1867)
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