Charles Baudelaire may be an unusual addition to a music website, as he is not primarily known as a musician, but rather as a seminal French poet of the 19th century. Charles Pierre Baudelaire was born on April 9, 1821, in Paris, France. He is renowned as one of the most influential poets of the French language, commonly known for his masterwork "Les Fleurs du Mal" ("The Flowers of Evil"), which is likely what "Las Flores del Mal (Completo)" in the list refers to, suggesting an audio or translation edition of his work.

Baudelaire's poetry is characterized by its exploration of themes such as beauty, decadence, and the erotic, all set within the modernizing city of Paris. He became an art critic and translator as well, translating the work of Edgar Allan Poe into French, which had a profound impact on French literature. His stylistic innovations and the depth of his imagery have had a lasting effect on contemporary poetry and music alike; his themes and work have influenced a diverse array of artists, and elements of his poetry can often be found echoed in modern lyrics. Although Baudelaire's life was troubled by financial difficulties, legal challenges, and health problems, his legacy endures through his vivid portrayal of the human condition, particularly in the context of the alienating effects of 19th-century urban life.

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Early Avant Garde

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Lyrikalikus 234

Charles Baudelaire

Single - Released July 30, 2024