This edition presents a selection of prose poems by Charles Baudelaire, one of the most influential figures in French literary modernism. Originally published in the mid-19th century as *Le Spleen de Paris*, these lyrical and introspective pieces blend poetic form with narrative prose, exploring themes of urban alienation, beauty, decadence, and existential longing. Edited by N. Vallet and published by Béal in 2000, this paperback volume offers readers an accessible entry point into Baudelaire’s experimental style, which bridged Romanticism and Symbolism. The collection captures fleeting moments of modern life in Paris, rendered through vivid imagery and philosophical reflection, making it a cornerstone of avant-garde literature and a touchstone for later movements in poetry and art.