I've completely skipped these Rimbaud publications, so I'm starting Rimbaud's month with one month delay... I completely understand your emotions at seeing Arthur Rimbaud's few belongings up close. In the Musée de la Guerre 14-18 in Douaumont, I saw the trunk of a French author, Louis Pergaud, known for his book The War of the Buttons, a novel of my twelfth year, which I read and reread a lot in my childhood. He died in the war and his trunk was later found. It had knitted sock and balaclavas, a cute pink box of "Chinese biscuits", a few other items of clothing and others. It was very moving. And the stitches you noticed are a reminder of how individual pieces of clothes were so much more important before. It didn't matter that he wasn't a skilled sewer, he needed to keep his things for as long as he could. Thank you for sharing this moving detail.
I love all of this backstory concerning Arthur Rimbaud’s life. It gives so much more dimension to reading his work and adds a great deal of empathy to who he was as a man trying to survive in this world as a writer. These comments you make about him are a beautifully respectful homage to a talented writer. Never boring. Fascinating*~~*
Hi Patti!! I am really enjoying your talks about Rimbaud month. The time of the video is perfect, if you like to take more time will be great. Greetins from Mexico City.....
PS. I remember your concert in Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera house....It was wonderfull!!!!
This was wonderful! I’m a little late to the posts here because I was traveling in Scandinavia myself. But this truly felt like the beginning of a lecture on Rimbaud. Not too long at all. Can’t wait to dive into the next one!
Thanks Patti! Take as long as you want. I love these journeys we go on. I got Amulet by Roberto Bolano yesterday and I’m looking forward to reading it. I read 2666 (also due to you) and was completely swept away by it. Happy Travels!
Thanks for the interesting details. I think the length of your discussion is fine, somehow very calming. And that room (wallpaper) makes me think of a candy cane or a child's fantasy room from the turn of the last century. Not sure I could sleep amongst all those stripes... but it's sure interesting to look at.
Not long enough! It's such a pleasure and a privilege to hear you speak with such heartfelt understanding of Rimbaud's family. You even treat his father who abandoned them with loving kindness. This is a lesson I always need, and I thank you for it.
I love your goodbyes precisely because they are long. It is a pleasure to hear you speak about Rimbaud, I really enjoy the things you say about everyone in his family, you are so conscious of human emotions. It's lovely. Gracias!
Fascinating and wonderful. Thank you.
Really enjoy your storytelling, brings the past alive.
Love the commentary at any length!
I've completely skipped these Rimbaud publications, so I'm starting Rimbaud's month with one month delay... I completely understand your emotions at seeing Arthur Rimbaud's few belongings up close. In the Musée de la Guerre 14-18 in Douaumont, I saw the trunk of a French author, Louis Pergaud, known for his book The War of the Buttons, a novel of my twelfth year, which I read and reread a lot in my childhood. He died in the war and his trunk was later found. It had knitted sock and balaclavas, a cute pink box of "Chinese biscuits", a few other items of clothing and others. It was very moving. And the stitches you noticed are a reminder of how individual pieces of clothes were so much more important before. It didn't matter that he wasn't a skilled sewer, he needed to keep his things for as long as he could. Thank you for sharing this moving detail.
Fascinating. I love your storytelling Patti.
I love all of this backstory concerning Arthur Rimbaud’s life. It gives so much more dimension to reading his work and adds a great deal of empathy to who he was as a man trying to survive in this world as a writer. These comments you make about him are a beautifully respectful homage to a talented writer. Never boring. Fascinating*~~*
Hi Patti!! I am really enjoying your talks about Rimbaud month. The time of the video is perfect, if you like to take more time will be great. Greetins from Mexico City.....
PS. I remember your concert in Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera house....It was wonderfull!!!!
This was wonderful! I’m a little late to the posts here because I was traveling in Scandinavia myself. But this truly felt like the beginning of a lecture on Rimbaud. Not too long at all. Can’t wait to dive into the next one!
Thank you Patti. I love spending time with you!
Never too long Patti. !! I love this journey you are taking us on!!!🙏🏻💕
Thanks Patti! Take as long as you want. I love these journeys we go on. I got Amulet by Roberto Bolano yesterday and I’m looking forward to reading it. I read 2666 (also due to you) and was completely swept away by it. Happy Travels!
Thanks for the interesting details. I think the length of your discussion is fine, somehow very calming. And that room (wallpaper) makes me think of a candy cane or a child's fantasy room from the turn of the last century. Not sure I could sleep amongst all those stripes... but it's sure interesting to look at.
Not long enough! It's such a pleasure and a privilege to hear you speak with such heartfelt understanding of Rimbaud's family. You even treat his father who abandoned them with loving kindness. This is a lesson I always need, and I thank you for it.
Love the photos!!
I love your goodbyes precisely because they are long. It is a pleasure to hear you speak about Rimbaud, I really enjoy the things you say about everyone in his family, you are so conscious of human emotions. It's lovely. Gracias!
Not too long at all! Thanks Patti!