Overview
Charles Baudelaire was one of the most influential French writers of the 19th century. First published in his native language - French - and translated into English by Cyril Scott, The Flowers of Evil is a captivating volume of poetry that addresses themes of love, decadence, and death.
Baudelaire's darkly beautiful poetry and lyrical prose never fail to leave a lasting mark on his readers. Controversial and challenging, the outspoken nature of his poems marks him out as a pivotal figure in European literature - a bridge between the Romantics of the past and 20th-century modernism.
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Author Bio
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867) was a leading French poet known for his controversial approach. He published his most famous work, Les Fleurs du Mal in 1857, but many of the poems were banned for their explicit material. He died at the age of forty-six on 31 August 1867 in Paris.
Born in 1879, Cyril Scott was a writer, composer and occultist who produced music as well as writings on the occult, philosophy and natural health.
