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The Painter of Modern Life and Other Essays Charles Baudelaire

The Painter of Modern Life and Other Essays By Charles Baudelaire

The Painter of Modern Life and Other Essays by Charles Baudelaire


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Summary

A selection of the 19th-century French poet's most celebrated critical writings.

The Painter of Modern Life and Other Essays Summary

The Painter of Modern Life and Other Essays by Charles Baudelaire

Charles Baudelaire, the nineteenth-century French poet and writer, has also been called 'the father of modern criticism'. This stimulating volume gathers together some of his most celebrated critical writings.

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'Mini-triumphs of contemporary design ... the words contained within these gem-like covers are lapidary as well.' (Times Literary Supplement)

Table of Contents

Introduction by the editor; the painter of modern life; Edgar Allan Poe - his life and works; further notes on Edgar Poe Wagner and Tannhauser in Paris; on the essence of laughter; some French caricaturists; some foreign caricaturists; a philosophy of toys; philosophic art.

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GOR013154445
9780714833651
0714833657
The Painter of Modern Life and Other Essays by Charles Baudelaire
Used - Like New
Paperback
Phaidon Press Ltd
19950824
264
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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