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“Arthur Rimbaud was a disreputable, mean, ruthless, perverse, hateful wretch. He was also one of the greatest poets who ever lived.” quote by Raymond Sokolov
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“Arthur Rimbaud was a disreputable, mean, ruthless, perverse, hateful wretch. He was also one of the greatest poets who ever lived.”

Raymond Sokolov

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Poetry of Rimbaud,” The New Yorker, 2005

Rimbaud’s violent, hateful nature coexisted with his extraordinary poetic talent.

In simple terms: Rimbaud was cruel yet brilliant.

Key Takeaway

Recognize complexity in great artists.

Themes

contradiction genius darkness

Mood

critical analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • art analysis
  • education
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

literary criticism psychology art history

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can we separate art from artist?
  • What responsibility do we have to critique?
A Different Perspective

Celebrating talent may overlook harmful behavior.

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