Biography of Arthur Rimbaud

Author: (French) Gatto, translated by Gu Weiwei
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Eluard lived through turbulent times as a firsthand witness and participant in both World Wars. With his poetry as a weapon, he condemned the atrocities of war, comforted and inspired people, and was deeply beloved by the public. He was also a member of the "Surrealist" movement, connected to figures like Char, Aragon, Breton, Dalí, and Picasso. In his tumultuous life, four women played significant roles: they brought him not only solace but also a complex interweaving of happiness and pain. The book's greatest feature lies in its approach to the poet's inner emotions. Wherever possible, the author quotes Eluard's own words from the time, replacing subjective judgments with an objective and truthful portrayal of the poet's passionate and great life.