A Season in Hell, the Drunken Boat, and Other Poems

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The prose poem explores Arthur Rimbaud's tumultuous relationship with fellow poet Paul Verlaine, marked by a passionate yet destructive affair that ended violently. It is celebrated as a pioneering work of modern symbolism, featuring "The Drunken Boat," which vividly depicts a sinking vessel. This collection also includes selections from Rimbaud's "Illuminations," showcasing his remarkable talent developed between ages seventeen and twenty, before he chose to abandon poetry for a more conventional life, reflecting on the impact of his reckless lifestyle.