Charles Baudelaire was a prominent French poet, critic, and essayist renowned for his deep influence on modern literature and the symbolist movement. His most notable work, "Les Fleurs du mal" (The Flowers of Evil), explores themes of beauty, decadence, and the duality of existence, reflecting the struggles of contemporary life in the 19th century. Through his innovative use of imagery and language, Baudelaire sought to convey complex emotions and the search for meaning amidst...