Paris Spleen

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The collection features 51 short prose poems reflecting on 19th-century Parisian life through a stream of consciousness style. Baudelaire explores themes such as pleasure, artistry, social status, and morality, offering vivid snapshots of urban existence. Influenced by Aloysius Bertrand, he infuses his observations with freedom and mockery, showcasing the complexities of contemporary society. This work is a significant contribution to modernist literature, encapsulating the tumult of its time with detail and depth.