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. Paul Schmidt´s acclaimed collection brings together his complete poetry, prose, and letters, including "The Drunken Boat," "The Orphans´ New Year," "After the Flood," and "A Season in Hell." Complete Works is divided into eight "seasons"—Childhood, the Open Road, War, the Tormented Heart, the Visionary, the Damned Soul, a Few Belated Cowardices, and the Man with the Wind at His Heels—that reflect the facets of Rimbaud´s life. Insightful commentary by Schmidt reveals the courage, vision, and imagination of Rimbaud´s poetry and sheds light on one of the most enigmatic figures in letters.
