Paris Spleen

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Exploring the essence of 19th-century Paris, this collection features 51 short prose poems that delve into themes such as pleasure, artistry, and social status. Written in a stream of consciousness style, Baudelaire captures the complexities of urban life, reflecting on intoxication, morality, and the human experience. Inspired by Aloysius Bertrand, the work offers a detailed and mockingly free perspective on contemporary life, positioning it as a significant contribution to modernist literature.