Title: Les fleurs du mal /
Authors: Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867; Rodin, Auguste, 1840-1917.; Rodin, Auguste, 1840-1917,; Barthélemy, Henri,
Publisher: Limited Editions Club,
Year: 1940
Subjects: Baudelaire, Charles,; Rodin, Auguste,; French poetry; Artists' books France Paris Specimens.; Private press books France Paris Specimens.; Limited editions France Paris Specimens.
Abstract: Les Fleurs du mal (English: The Flowers of Evil), first published in 1857, was influential in the development of the symbolist and modernist movements. The 157 poems in this edition deal with themes relating to decadence and eroticism and the changing nature of beauty in modern, industrializing Paris during the 19th century.
Contents: Preface -- Spleen et ideal -- Tableaux Parisiens -- Le vin -- Fleurs du mal -- Revolte -- La mort -- Pieces condamnees -- Table -- Table des illustrations.