The Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire

The Flowers of Evil

Charles Baudelaire with Anthony Mortimer (Translator)

288 pages • first pub 1857 (editions)

fiction classics poetry dark slow-paced

Description

Judicially condemned in 1857 as offensive to public morality, The Flowers of Evil is now regarded as the most influential volume of poetry published in the nineteenth century. Torn between intense sensuality and profound spiritual yearning, racked...

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Moods

dark 79%
reflective 70%
emotional 49%
challenging 30%
mysterious 30%
sad 27%
inspiring 21%
tense 19%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 31%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 77% | Character: 20% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

N/A: 78% | No: 13% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 78% | No: 12% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 39% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

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