Baudelaire, Charles
Belgium Stripped Bare
- ISBN 13:
- 9781940625287
- author:
- Baudelaire, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Contra Mundum Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Belgium Stripped Bare by Charles Baudelaire is a candid and satirical exploration of life in Belgium during the mid-19th century. Written as a catalogus rerum, this work offers a sociological and anthropological examination of the city and its people, covering topics such as physiognomy, cultural customs, and the fear of annexation by France. Baudelaire's observations are marked by a keen eye for detail, capturing the essence of Brussels in a time of rapid redevelopment. However, his own struggles with illness and personal turmoil would soon take hold, leaving him hemiplegic and mute after a cerebral stroke. Despite these challenges, Baudelaire persevered, producing a work that is both a commentary on Belgian society and a critique of French politics. This edition, published in 2019, presents Baudelaire's thoughts on Belgium as they were written at the time, offering a unique glimpse into the poet's perspective on this pivotal moment in European history.
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