“There exist certain individuals who are, by nature, given purely to contemplation and are utterly unsuited to action, and who, nevertheless, under a mysterious and unknown impulse, sometimes act with a speed which they themselves would have thought beyond them.”
Quote by Charles Baudelaire
Work
The Prose Poems and La Fanfarlo
This book is a compilation of prose poems, showcasing a unique literary style, and includes the novel La Fanfarlo, which is a work of fiction. more
Author
Charles Baudelaire
Charles Baudelaire, a renowned French poet and literary critic, was born on April 9, 1821, and died on August 31, 1867. His poetry is known for its unique symbolism and has had a profound impact on modern literature. more
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