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by: Edgell Rickword
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Binding: Library Binding
Dewey Decimal Number: 841.8
EAN: 9780838313091
ISBN: 0838313094
Label: Haskell House Pub Ltd
Manufacturer: Haskell House Pub Ltd
Number Of Pages: 234
Publication Date: 1971-06
Publisher: Haskell House Pub Ltd
Sales Rank: 2179342
Studio: Haskell House Pub Ltd
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Although he produced all his literary works before the age of 19, Rimbaud shows a remarkable perception and understanding: 'illuminations and his other works were the output of a young genius. Mr. Rickword's analysis of the forces that shaped Rimbaud's life gives the reader fresh insight into the tragedy of the young writer.
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Rating:  - re: ontario
One shouldn't place stock in what was indeed a horrible movie. 'Total Eclipse' does nothing for a true admirer of Rimbaud. Rimbaud was not flamboyantly gay--he was a hedonist, therefore he was bi-sexual. If you really want to know about Rimbaud, I suggest you pick up a copy of Enid Starkie's book. There you will find all you need. I have nothing more to say to you--you disinterest me....
Rating:  - Famous French poet, boy genius and flamboyant homosexual
I found this book after viewing the movie directed by Agnieszka Holland (1995) called "Total Eclipse". The stars are Leonardo diCaprio (Titanic, Romeo & Juliet) as Rimbaud and David Thewlin as Paul Verlaine. The story is based on the biography of the famous French poet Arthur Rimbaud. He was not only a boy genius, writing his best poetry while still a teenager in 1870's France, but he was also a flamboyant and notorious gay person.
At the time that he was at his creative best, the ... Read More
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