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Rimbaud (Arthur Rimbaud)

Arthur Rimbaud was a French poet born in 1854, renowned for his innovative and vivid poetic language. His work challenged traditional forms, emphasizing intense emotion, imagination, and vivid imagery. Rimbaud's rebellious spirit and unconventional ideas influenced modern literature and poetry significantly. Despite his brief literary career—mainly active in his late teens and early twenties—his poetry, such as "A Season in Hell" and "The Illuminations," continues to inspire. He also led a tumultuous life, including travels and experimentation with different lifestyles, which contributed to his reputation as a revolutionary figure in literary history.