Le Spleen de Paris

"Le Spleen de Paris," also known as "Paris Spleen," is a collection of prose poems by French poet Charles Baudelaire, published in 1869. This work captures the complexities of urban life, exploring themes of beauty, melancholy, and the fleeting nature of time. Baudelaire uses vivid imagery and introspective reflections to depict the paradoxes of modern existence in Paris, highlighting feelings of alienation and longing amidst urban life. The collection is significant for its innovative style and its influence on modern poetry, emphasizing the emotional and sensory experiences of the city as both enchanting and oppressive.