1. Charles Baudelaire
He used similar tactics as he drew himself further into the world of poetry. ... He identified completely with Poe integrating many of his thoughts and ideas into his own poetry. ... His admiration for the artificial and for the modern is evident and consistent throughout his poetry. ... A vast amount of his poetry refers to some sort of lost paradise. ... The mastery in manipulation of dreams, myth and symbolism earned him the status of the father of modern poetry. ...
- Word Count: 1229
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate