The Cracked Bell, by Charles Pierre Baudelaire: A poem of 14 stanzas, each consisting of 8 lines, with a consistent rhyme scheme throughout. The poem explores the themes of decay, mortality, and the transience of beauty. The speaker reflects on the cracked bell, once full of melodious sound, now reduced to silence and decay. The poem is known for its vivid imagery and use of symbolism, with the cracked bell serving as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life and art.... AI Generated Content
