The Voyage
The Voyage by Charles Pierre Baudelaire is a collection of poems that explore the themes of travel, nature, and the human experience. The book is known for its vivid imagery and use of symbolism, which creates a sense of longing and melancholy. The poems are written in a lyrical style, with a focus on the beauty of the natural world and the passing of time. Overall, The Voyage is a thought-provoking and deeply personal work that delves into the human condition and the search for meaning in life.
By Charles Pierre Baudelaire · First published 1857 · Genre: Poetry, Symbolism, Romanticism · 1,726 words
First lines
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The world is equal to the child's desire Who plays with pictures by his nursery fire -- How vast the world by lamplight seems! How small When memory's eyes look back, remembering all! --
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The Voyage is listed on Textopian as a poem by Charles Pierre Baudelaire, dated 1857 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Pierre Baudelaire
- Date: 1857 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Symbolism, Romanticism
- Length: 1,726 words
- Structure: 1 section, 46 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Charles Pierre Baudelaire is well-known as a poet, and most works under his name generally fall under this genre. 'The Voyage' is a poem within his larger work, 'The Flowers of Evil', hence its classification under this genre is most relevant.
- Symbolism — Charles Baudelaire is a significant figure in the Symbolist movement. His works, including 'The Voyage', extensively employ the use of symbolic imagery and themes.
- Romanticism — While primarily associated with symbolism, Baudelaire's works also contain elements of Romanticism. The focus on emotion, nature and the exploration of exotic locations and themes in 'The Voyage' place it partially within this genre.
Tags
journey · exploration · adventure · existentialism · romanticism · nature · transcendence · imagination · dreams · philosophy · solitude · beauty