THE SICK MUSE

Series: The Poems and Prose Poems

Charles Pierre Baudelaire

The poem explores the anguish and suffering of a muse, personifying her as a figure plagued by despair and torment. The speaker observes her hollow eyes, suggesting a deep inner turmoil fueled by dark visions and emotions. The imagery of "folly and horror" reflects a struggle between creativity and dread, indicating that the muse is caught in a conflict that stifles her artistic expression. The mention of supernatural elements, such as "green lemure" and "goblin red," implies that external forces may be influencing her state, possibly representing the chaotic... AI Generated Content

~1857 CE

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