“In this horror of solitude, this need to lose his ego in exterior flesh, which man calls grandly the need for love.”
Book:Intimate Journals
Quote by Charles Baudelaire
Work
Intimate Journals
Intimate Journals is a compilation of deeply personal entries, providing readers with an unfiltered view of the author's innermost feelings and reflections. 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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