The Accursed by Charles Pierre Baudelaire
The Accursed, written by Charles Pierre Baudelaire, is a novel that explores the themes of decay, corruption, and the search for meaning in a decadent society. The story follows a group of characters who are struggling to find purpose and fulfillment in their lives, despite their wealth and privilege. Through their experiences, Baudelaire critiques the excesses of modern society and offers a vision of humanity that is both bleak and hopeful.
By Charles Pierre Baudelaire · First published 1867 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Horror, Supernatural · 320 words
First lines
Like pensive herds at rest upon the sands, / These to the sea-horizons turn their eyes; / Out of their folded feet and clinging hands / Bitter sharp tremblings and soft languors rise.
Some tread the thicket by the babbling stream, / Their hearts with untold secrets ill at ease; / Calling the lover of their childhood's dream, / They wound the green bark of the shooting trees.
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Genres
- Gothic Fiction — The story has a dark and gloomy atmosphere typically associated with Gothic fiction, marked by haunted settings and use of horror
- Horror — The narrative incorporates elements of fear, horror, and mystery, characteristic of the Horror genre
- Supernatural — The story includes supernatural elements such as curses and haunting phenomena
- Drama — The story unfolds through a set of dramatic events and interactions among vividly portrayed characters
Tags
poetry · French literature · symbolism · romanticism · dark themes · existentialism · urban life · suffering · beauty · mortality · love · despair
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The Accursed is listed on Textopian as a poem by Charles Pierre Baudelaire, dated 1867 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Pierre Baudelaire
- Date: 1867 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Gothic Fiction, Horror, Supernatural, Drama, Tragedy
- Length: 320 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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