Arthur Rimbaud

By Alex OmbergA Beginner's Guide to the Poet Who Vanished

Biography and Memoir

Poetry

Length1h 27m

About this book

Summary

How could a teenage prodigy revolutionize poetry with incendiary verse, then mysteriously vanish at 20 to become an African merchant? Arthur Rimbaud’s life is a paradox, a blazing comet followed by an inexplicable silence. This beginner's guide strips back the myth to reveal the complex man behind the legend, offering a clear path to understanding his revolutionary genius and why he abandoned it all. Dive into the tumultuous world of the "poet who vanished" and unravel the genius, madness, and profound silence that defined his astonishing life. Explore Rimbaud's defiant journey: from the stifling provincial life that forged his rebellion to his scandalous, absinthe-fueled affair with Paul Verlaine and the creation of masterpieces like Une Saison en Enfer and Illuminations. Unpack his radical philosophy of "I is an other" and "the derangement of the senses," which redefined art itself.

Book information

Rating

★★★★★ (5.0) (1)

Genre

Biography and Memoir, Poetry

Length

1 hr 27 mins

Publish date

Sep 22, 2025

Language

English

About the Author

Alex Omberg

I publish audiobooks dedicated to philosophy and the biographies of literary giants. Also known as "The Philosophy School," my work focuses on substance and clarity. I aim to provide professional, thorough overviews that explain ideas and lives simply, without talking down to the listener. Whether exploring Stoicism or the world of Virginia Woolf, you will find reliable narratives here. To stay updated on new releases, please subscribe to my mailing list using the link in the personal website section.View all Audiobooks by Alex Omberg

1Title Page

108. Two Shots in Brussels

2Introduction

119. "No More Words"

31. "I Is an Other"

1210. Illuminations

42. Shadowmouth and the Syllabus

1311. The Erased Poet

53. The Arrogant Confidence of Latin Verse

1412. The Coffee Sorter of Harar