Baudelaire
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1964
602
Biography • Nonfiction
France • 19th Century
1964
Adult
18+ years
Baudelaire by Joanna Richardson is a 1994 biography exploring the turbulent life of French poet Charles Baudelaire, author of Les fleurs du mal. Using extensive research, Richardson details Baudelaire's Oedipal relationship with his mother, his battles with addiction, and his rebellion against bourgeois values, providing insights into his financial troubles, complex personal relationships, and literary impact.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Dark
Contemplative
Bittersweet
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Baudelaire by Joanna Richardson offers an insightful and detailed exploration of the poet's tumultuous life and work. Critics praise Richardson's thorough research and engaging narrative. However, some find the analysis occasionally dense and challenging to follow. Overall, it's celebrated for its depth and contribution to Baudelaire scholarship.
A reader who enjoys Baudelaire by Joanna Richardson is likely passionate about 19th-century French literature, poetry, and biography. Fans of Richard Holmes's Rimbaud or Jean-Paul Sartre's Baudelaire will appreciate its detailed exploration of Baudelaire's complex life and rich cultural context.
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602
Biography • Nonfiction
France • 19th Century
1964
Adult
18+ years
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