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“Within the bottle's depths, the wine's soul sang one night. Drink wine, drink poetry, drink virtue.”

Quote by Charles Baudelaire

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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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