The Parisian Prowler
The Parisian Prowler
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Summary
In this prize-winning translation of his no-longer-neglected masterpiece, Baudelaire offers a singular view of 1850s Paris. Evoking a mélange of reactions, these fifty "fables of modern life" take us on various tours led by a flâneur, an incognito stroller.
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The Parisian Prowler by Charles Baudelaire
From Edouard Manet to T.S. Eliot to Jim Morrison, the reach of Charles Baudelaire's influence is beyond estimation. In this translation, Baudelaire offers a singular view of 1850s Paris. Evoking a melange of reactions this is a collection of 50 fables of modern life.
"The book’s twenty or so illustrations have been curated with great care, and Kaplan contextualizes his choices in the PrefaceManet, Delacroix, Daumier and Whistler are joined by other artists whose work characterizes the lives of the flamboyant as much as the forgotten, and their works’ monochrome reproduction suits the moods and the settings of the book. Regardless of the reader’s knowledge of Baudelaire’s writing, The Parisian Prowler is a unique reinvention of a classic, and an enticing read." - Pulsar Poetry Webzine
CHARLES BAUDELAIRE (1821–1867) was a French poet, essayist, critic, and translator.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780820318790 |
| ISBN 10 | 0820318795 |
| Title | The Parisian Prowler |
| Author | Charles Baudelaire |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Georgia Press |
| Year published | 1997-01-30 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |