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447 pages • first pub 1857 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847495747
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alma Books
Publication date: 01 April 2016
Description
Judicially condemned in 1857 as offensive to public morality, The Flowers of Evil is now regarded as the most influential volume of poetry published in the nineteenth century. Torn between intense sensuality and profound spiritual yearning, racked...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,502 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
emotional 49%
mysterious 30%
sad 30%
challenging 27%
inspiring 22%
tense 20%
relaxing 7%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 75% | Character: 19% | Plot: 2% | A mix: 1%Strong character development?
N/A: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
N/A: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 75% | No: 15% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 55% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%Average rating
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Death, Animal death, Body horrorModerate
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug useMinor
Incest, Slavery447 pages • first pub 1857 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847495747
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alma Books
Publication date: 01 April 2016
Description
Judicially condemned in 1857 as offensive to public morality, The Flowers of Evil is now regarded as the most influential volume of poetry published in the nineteenth century. Torn between intense sensuality and profound spiritual yearning, racked...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,502 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
emotional 49%
mysterious 30%
sad 30%
challenging 27%
inspiring 22%
tense 20%
relaxing 7%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 75% | Character: 19% | Plot: 2% | A mix: 1%Strong character development?
N/A: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
N/A: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 75% | No: 15% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 55% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Animal death, Body horrorModerate
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug useMinor
Incest, Slavery