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What is the right way to read this famous book ? Please don't judge me, I'm simply not used to read poetry and I don't know how to approach it.

John Tidball If you want to read the most complete and most recent version of Les Fleurs du Mal, I suggest you read my translations which I have published side by …moreIf you want to read the most complete and most recent version of Les Fleurs du Mal, I suggest you read my translations which I have published side by side with the original French poems. You need look no further. https://www.amazon.com/Fleurs-Mal-Flo...(less)

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I´ve been learning french for a while now and I´ve been encouraging myself to read a book in the language. Could someone tell me if this book is easy to read?

Guigeek Frenchman here and I still need to grab the dictionary from time to time, not the best way to become better acquainted with the language I'd say :)…moreFrenchman here and I still need to grab the dictionary from time to time, not the best way to become better acquainted with the language I'd say :)(less)

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Would a B2-B1 French speaker be able to appreciate this book?

Ro Sudre I don’t think so. I’m a French person and I still had to look up for some words. And even when I knew all the words, some verses and even poems were a…moreI don’t think so. I’m a French person and I still had to look up for some words. And even when I knew all the words, some verses and even poems were a complete mystery to me. I would rather recommend a shorter collection of poems, or to read only a few from this book, because it is quite long… Hope this helps !(less)

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I had a paper edition with a lavender cover in French with literal English translations in prose below each poem. Sadly disappeared. Does anyone know this?