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Quote by Arthur Rimbaud

“I'm intact, and I don't give a damn.”

Quote by Arthur Rimbaud

Book:A Season in Hell

Work

A Season in Hell

A deeply personal account of a man's journey through the horrors of war, exploring themes of resilience, suffering, and the human spirit. more

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Arthur Rimbaud was a French poet renowned for his surrealistic poetry style. His works have had a profound impact on subsequent poetry, considered pioneers of symbolism and surrealism. more

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Source: A Season in Hell

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Source: Paul Verlaine, his absinthe-tinted song

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