Match List I with List II

List I (Poet)	List II (Language)
A. Charles Baudelaire	I. French
B. Heinrich Heine	II. German
C. Sylvia Plath	III. English
D. Jose Marti	IV. Spanish

Correct option is A

Explanation:

Charles Baudelaire (French): A famous French poet known for Les Fleurs du mal (The Flowers of Evil).

Heinrich Heine (German): A celebrated German poet, known for his lyrical and satirical works.

Sylvia Plath (English): An American poet who wrote in English, known for Ariel and The Bell Jar.

Jose Marti (Spanish): A Cuban poet and writer, a prominent figure in Latin American literature, who wrote in Spanish.

Information Booster:

Charles Baudelaire (1821–1867)

- Major Work: Les Fleurs du mal (The Flowers of Evil)

- Genre: Symbolist, Modernist Poetry

- Influenced Symbolism and Modernism with his evocative poetry. His poems are described as exhibiting mastery of rhyme and rhythm, containing an exoticism inherited from the romantics.

- Baudelaire's poetry explores themes of love, death, beauty, and the passage of time, often portraying the darker side of human experience. His work was controversial for its time but later became a cornerstone of modern poetry.

Heinrich Heine (1797–1856)

- Major Work: Buch der Lieder (The Book of Songs)

- Genre: Romantic Poetry, Satire

- Criticized social and political issues through romantic lyricism. His later verse and prose are known for their satirical wit and irony.

- Heine’s poetry was lyrical and deeply personal but also contained sharp political and social criticism. He is famous for his melancholic love poems as well as his satirical critiques of German society.

Sylvia Plath (1932–1963)

- Major Work: Ariel, The Bell Jar

- Genre: Confessional Poetry

- A pioneer of confessional poetry, reflecting themes of identity and mental health. She is credited with advancing the genre of confessional poetry. The Bell Jar, is her semi-autobiographical novel.

- Plath’s poetry is known for its intense emotional depth, exploring themes of depression, identity, and gender roles. Her novel The Bell Jar is a semi-autobiographical account of her struggles with mental illness.

José Martí (1853–1895)

- Major Work: Versos Sencillos (Simple Verses)

- Genre: Political and Nationalist Poetry

- Advocated for Cuban independence and considered a Cuban national hero, He was politically very active and is considered an important philosopher and political theorist. He blended poetry with political ideals.

- Martí was a key figure in Cuba’s fight for independence from Spain. His poetry and essays emphasized themes of liberty, patriotism, and the struggles of the oppressed.