Charles Baudelaire was a French poet, critic, and translator who lived from 1821 to 1867. He was a leading figure of the literary movement known as Symbolism, which emphasized the use of symbolism in literature and art.

Baudelaire is best known for his collection of poems, "Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil), which was published in 1857. The collection was initially met with controversy due to its dark and sensual themes, and Baudelaire was even prosecuted for offending public morality. Despite this, "Les Fleurs du Mal" is now considered one of the greatest works of French poetry.

"Sonnet XXVIII" is one of the 100 poems in "Les Fleurs du Mal". It is a love poem that portrays the speaker's obsession with his lover's hair. The imagery in the poem is vivid and sensual, with the hair described as a powerful force that can ensnare and enslave the speaker. #literature #poetry

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