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Arthur Rimbaud, a poet of singular vision, continues to captivate readers with his groundbreaking approach to language and form. He emerged during a period of significant artistic and social upheaval in France, a time known as the fin de siècle.
Rimbaud’s search for a universal language is a defining feature of his work and is particularly manifest in “Voyelles” (1884; translated as “Vowel Sonnet,” 1931), “Ce qu’on dit au poète à propos de fleurs” (“What the poet is told about flowers”), and “Le Bateau ivre” (1871-1872).
The Drunken Boat. By Arthur Rimbaud. Translated by Wallace Fowlie. As I was going down impassive Rivers, I no longer felt myself guided by haulers: Yelping redskins had taken them as targets. And had nailed them naked to colored stakes. I was indifferent to all crews, The bearer of Flemish wheat or English cottons.
A Season in Hell. A while back, if I remember right, my life was one long party where all hearts were open wide, where all wines kept flowing. One night, I sat Beauty down on my lap.—And I found her galling.—And I roughed her up. I armed myself against justice. I ran away.
Sep 23, 2011 · A dreamer, I will gaze, as underfoot the coolness plays. I’ll let the evening breeze drench my head anew. I shall say – not a thing: I shall think – not a thing: But an infinite love will swell in my soul, And far off I shall go, a bohemian, Through Nature – as happy, as if I had a girl. March 1870.
Morning of Drunkenness. By Arthur Rimbaud. Translated from the French by John Ashbery. O my good! O my beautiful! Atrocious fanfare where I won’t stumble! enchanted rack whereon I am stretched! Hurrah for the amazing work and the marvelous body, for the first time!
From “A Season in Hell [Delirium I]”. Load audio player. Arthur Rimbaud. 1854 –. 1891. Translated from the French by James Sibley Watson. “I was witness of all the adornments with which he surrounded himself in spirit; garments, cloths, furniture; I lent him weapons, a different face. I saw all that touched him, just as he would have ...
May 23, 2022 · Complete works. From the Publisher: One of the world's 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.
Apr 12, 2024 · Explore Arthur Rimbaud’s bold and unrestrained love poems that are sure to pique your imagination! With a touch of elegance and a dash of sensuality, Rimbaud’s verses transport us to a realm where passion intertwines with eloquence, leaving us captivated by the beauty of his romantic musings.
Arthur Rimbaud Poems. Arthur Rimbaud was a famous french poet born in Charleville, Ardennes. He influenced modern literature and arts, inspired various musicians, and prefigured surrealism. He started writing poems at a very young age, while still in primary school, and stopped com.
