VENUS AND THE FOOL

Series: The Poems and Prose Poems - In Prose

Baudelaire's "Venus and the Fool" is a poem that explores the themes of love, beauty, and the fleeting nature of life. The poem tells the story of a fool who falls in love with Venus, the goddess of love, but ultimately realizes that his love is doomed to fail. Through the use of vivid imagery and symbolism, Baudelaire creates a sense of melancholy and longing that pervades the entire poem. The Fool's pursuit of Venus serves as a metaphor for the futile search for true love and happiness in... AI Generated Content

~1852 CE
Available in: English
Moderate

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