
Debora Ricci
Jul 10, 20235 min read





By inspiring an important part of modern French poetry, such as symbolism, Baudelaire's work is considered as a cornerstone in the history of French literature. Many of his poems are still studied all around the world, and many academics still endeavor to grasp the deep meaning behind the verses of Les Fleurs du Mal (The Flowers of Evil) and the Spleen. The present article proposes a brief analysis of one of the most famous poems of The Flowers of Evil, namely L'Invitation au

Irene Némirovsky’s Suite Française (2004) offers an insightful outlook on the German Occupation of France.

Albert Camus’ The Stranger is read as a personal reflection in which Camus defines his vision of the absurd.




By the end of the 18th century, many things had begun to change in every aspect such as politics, individual rights and literature. The age of logic started and people began to utilize scientific reasoning to understand the world. Women started to participate in intellectual life thanks to private gathering places. Coffee houses opened and writers, philosophers, politicians had a chance to discuss their ideas. In the field of literature, improvements in printing technology ma
