Epilogue
EPILOGUE by Charles Pierre Baudelaire: A collection of poems that explore the themes of beauty, decay, and the search for meaning in a decadent society. The poems are characterized by their rich imagery, complex metaphors, and use of symbolism to convey the poet's vision of the world.
By Charles Pierre Baudelaire · First published 1869 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction · 166 words
First lines
Than farthest stars more distant, A mile more, A mile more, A voice cries on insistent: "You may smile more if you will;
"You may sing too and spring too; But numb at last And dumb at last, Whatever port you cling to, You must come at last to a hill.
"And never a man you'll find there To take your hand And shake your hand; But when you go behind there You must make your hand a sword
"To fence with a foeman swarthy, And swink there Nor shrink there, Though cowardly and worthy Must drink there one reward. "
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Pierre Baudelaire
- Date: 1869 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Dark Romanticism
- Length: 166 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Considering Charles Baudelaire's expertise in writing poetry, it is believed that the Book 'EPILOGUE' might belong to this genre.
- Literary Fiction — Charles Baudelaire's works often deal with themes of existentialism and romanticism which are common in literary fiction.
- Psychological Fiction — Given Baudelaire's unique and introspective perspective on human nature, 'EPILOGUE' could potentially fall under this genre as well.
- Dark Romanticism — The author's works often delve into themes of human follies, suffering, and sin, hinting at the possibility of this genre.
Tags
poetry · French literature · symbolism · romanticism · modernism · existentialism · beauty · melancholy · urban life · nature · art · death