Rimbaud (Paperback)

Robb's biographies of Balzac and Victor Hugo immediately found their place on the shelf of life's great gripping reads, and this captivating and monumental biography of Rimbaud deserves a place beside them. It is said (by the author) that Rimbaud's precocious abandonment of his poetry 'has caused more lasting, widespread consternation than the break up of the Beatles'. Certainly Rimbaud maintained a remarkably prevalent position in the public eye both during his life and posthumously. He led myriad lives - from docker to tutor, to explorer, gun-runner, money-changer and even, in the eyes of some, Muslim prophet - though never, ironically that of a poet. His wholly unprecedented voice has spoken to generations of equally varied characters. Many writers, musicians and artists have been influenced by him, and disciples range from Picasso and Jean Cocteau to Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan and Jim Morrison. The novelty and possibilities of Rimbaud's verse draw this marvellous mixture of readers from all directions. Coupled with Robb's talent for constructing a good yarn, Rimbaud's biography gives itself entirely to this unusual breadth of readership. (Kirkus UK)

This is a biographical journey through three continents and many different identities: the Bohemian poet in Victorian London, the mercenary in Java, the gun-runner and explorer in East Africa. By allowing the boy poet to grow up, Robb casts Arthur Rimbaud's later years in an entirely new light.

General

Imprint:	Picador
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2001
Authors:	Graham Robb
Dimensions:	197 x 130 x 37mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	551
ISBN-13:	978-0-330-48803-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Literary Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > 19th century Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Poetry & poets > General Books > Biography > Literary Promotions
LSN:	0-330-48803-1
Barcode:	9780330488037

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