Evil Flowers: A Collection of Translations by Guo Hong'an

Author: Baudelaire
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal is a shocking masterpiece that deserves to be at the forefront; The Argument is the product of the translator's painstaking efforts, though it may be a humble offering, it should be cherished. Therefore, the former is placed at the forefront despite its fame, while the latter is honored with a preface and included before the poems. Moreover, Les Fleurs du mal is a timeless work, but its translation is not; The Argument, though not a monumental work, still captures the essence of its local flavor. Thus, this arrangement, neither purely main nor purely secondary, should not raise any concerns about stealing the limelight. It is indeed peculiar, but not peculiar for the sake of being peculiar, nor for the sake of attracting attention. May those who know me understand.
A selection of one hundred poems by French poet Baudelaire is translated, accompanied by a lengthy introduction by the translator at the beginning. From it, one can gain a general understanding of Baudelaire's literary career while also savoring the allure of the flower of evil.