In this Companion, essays by outstanding scholars illuminate Charles Baudelaire's writing for the lay reader and specialist In addition to a survey of his life and a study of his social context, the volume includes essays on his verse and prose, analyzing the extraordinary power and effectiveness of his language and style, his exploration of intoxicants одсяй like wine and opium, and his art and literary criticism The volume also discusses the difficulties, successes and failures of translating his poetry and his continuing power to move his readers It features a guide to further reading and a chronology as well.  В брошюре2006 г Мягкая обложка, 258 стр ISBN 0521537827.