A SEASON IN HELL by Arthur Rimbaud - REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- A review of the work of poetry A Season in Hell by Arthur Rimbaud, standing at the border between symbolism and early surrealism. A work not easily accessible, but one that offers great insight on Rimbaud's inner being and the sufferings of the psyche. Hope you enjoy!
PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS BY (in order of appearance):
- Charles Édouard Armand-Dumaresq
- Claude Monet
- Camille Pissaro
- Henri Fantin-Latour
- Claude Monet
- Jean Delville
- Viktor Vasnetsov
- Paul Verlaine
- Edmond Aman-Jean
- Eugène Carrière
- Guido Reni
- Johann Heinrich Füssli (Henry Fuseli)
- Odilon Redon
- Johann Heinrich Füssli (Henry Fuseli)
- Henri Fantin-Latour
MUSIC
- Gymnopédie No 1 by Erik Satie
- Gnossienne No 1 by Erik Satie
- Sonata in B Flat - II: Andante by Franz Schubert
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Can tell you’re a cool cat.
This is by far the best poem i have personally ever come across. I’m not new to poetry but new to it in terms of this kind of scope and depth. i also appreciate the lack of rhyme more as i feel that dilutes poems more often than not. I actually listened to “A Poetry Channel” read another poem by Rimbaud called Evening Prayer and find it makes me tear up and cry upon every listen. it’s only a short poem so i found it’s captivation despite that very powerful. I do prefer longer poems though based on this one.
i think with Rimbaud he speaks from my own heart, a lot of other acclaimed poetry seems to be from an age i’m yet to reach, i don’t relate too much to the end of life ponderings many poets resort to. But with Rimbaud it’s entirely different, his depiction of youth, not fitting in, the maddening ways of the world. His interpretation of the true reality of being. it’s just… epic.
if you know of similar poets, or similar works, or even your own channel inspirations and poems you like that’d be great to see shared. I have put the plan in motion to eventually get round to watching all your vids.
Thank you and hope you are well!
Interesting how you mentioned Schopenhauer, very well made observation, can definitely see essences of that train of thought within the perilous nature Rimbaud found himself in. on that note, you may recognise my chosen RUclips display picture. I liked many philosophers growing up, but found that none offered a good enough argument to the main arguments Schopenhauer used to make. At the least, it works as a good enough bench mark to try find truer truth in the world. I think there is good in the world, but a lot of the time the good we see is largely just the unconscious desire to escape the inherent evil that exists within each and every one of us. Sort of on a sub conscious/unconscious self preserving level. People like Schopenhaur, Nietzsche, Rimbaud looked past that self preserving level and saw it for what it is. There is a depth for all of us to reach and understand if only we are able to take our self put shackles off of ourself.
Thank you very much for your uplifting comments, my friend!
I can also tell that you are one who appreciates true poetry, and has the right sensitivity and receptivity for it. As for recommendations of similar artists, this is actually quite a difficult task. As you may know, Rimbaud was a truly unique individual whose genius is impossible to replicate. I agree with you that there is this eternal youth and energy about him, especially since we know only little about what happened to him after he went to live in the Orient.
When it comes to the aesthetics that is associated with Rimbaud as a symbolist poet, I’d recommend some other authors from that movement, especially Charles Baudelaire, or even some authors from the British Romantic period like William Blake, who was also a very free spirit in his own time. Otherwise, in the modernist era, I’d go for Antonin Artaud for that side of Rimbaud that is bent on going through hell, boiling in it, and emerging from it transformed. Or, a little more recently and closer to home perhaps, I’d say the Beat Generation authors like Jack Kerouac would be a good venture, especially his, “On the Road,” which, at its heart, also features this tormented quest for a greater ideal that can only be grasped by living to the fullest. And in the German tradition, I'd try Nietzsche's, "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," and Hermann Hesse's, "Siddhartha," "Steppenwolf," and, "Narcissus and Goldmund" for truly moving stories pitting individuals against the great all, and what it has to offer both in terms of torment and bliss, and overall living everything fully.
Again, it was a true pleasure to read your comments, my friend, and should want to talk about poetry, art, philosophy, and life in general, you can look me up on Facebook for a chat. And if you live close to Québec in Canada or happen to travel near here, then I’d gladly buy you a glass of wine if you’re into that. Take good care of yourself, and keep on being receptive to poetry, both in books, and in your life in general!
Louis
my favorite poem. i first did read it in 2013... fell in love with him ever since
Thank you for taking the time to watch my video about that symbolist masterpiece! It is always encouraging to be able to reach out to other readers just as passionate about these enlightening works of literature.
I loved your conclusion, excellent video!
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment! It is highly appreciated :)