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The hallucinatory prose-poems of Arthur Rimbaud rank among the glories of 19th-century French literature. New York Times
One of the worlds most influential poets, Arthur Rimbaud (1854-1891) is remembered as much for his volatile personality and tumultuous life as he is for his writings, almost all of which he produced before the age of twenty. Paul Schmidts acclaimed collection brings together his complete poetry, prose, and letters, including The Drunken Boat, The Orphans New Year, After the Flood, and A Season in Hell. Complete Works is divided into eight seasonsChildhood, the Open Road, War, the Tormented Heart, the Visionary, the Damned Soul, a Few Belated Cowardices, and the Man with the Wind at His Heelsthat reflect the facets of Rimbauds life. Insightful commentary by Schmidt reveals the courage, vision, and imagination of Rimbauds poetry and sheds light on one of the most enigmatic figures in letters.
Author: Arthur Rimbaud
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: 07/01/2008
Series: P.S.
Pages: 400
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.04h x 5.24w x 0.98d
ISBN: 9780061561771
Language: English
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