J. A. Hiddleston

Baudelaire and Le Spleen de Paris

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ISBN 13:: 9780198158455
author:: J. A. Hiddleston
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Oxford University Press, USA
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1987
Pages:: 130
Genre:: Literature
Condition:: New
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Baudelaire and Le Spleen de Paris by James Andrew Hiddleston is an in-depth study of Baudelaire's prose poems, focusing on their chronology and artistic significance. This English-language exploration delves into the enigmatic moral messages conveyed through these texts, examining the relationship between prose and poetry in a unique and hybrid genre. The book approaches Le Spleen de Paris from a chronological perspective, tracing the evolution of Baudelaire's thought and artistic attitude over time. By doing so, it sheds light on the complexities and contradictions inherent to this lesser-known area of Baudelaire's work. Through its analysis, Hiddleston provides valuable insights into the nature of art and its relationship to the artist's moral compass. This study is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Baudelaire's oeuvre and the innovative literary form that is Le Spleen de Paris.

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