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How did Arthur Rimbaud keep in contact with his family while living in Africa?

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Arthur Rimbaud Rimbaud, detail from “Un Coin de table,” oil painting by Henri Fantin-Latour, 1872; in the Louvre, Paris

While living in Africa as an explorer and trader, Arthur Rimbaud maintained contact with his family through frequent letters. In this correspondence, he regularly complained about the difficult conditions of his daily life while working in regions such as Aden and Hārer.1