Project Gutenberg 2010-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 74 Verhaeren, Emile 1855 1916 Verhaeren, Émile Sargent, John Singer 1856 1925 Sargent, John S. Strettell, Alma 1853 1939 Poems of Emile Verhaeren Produced by Marc D'Hooghe "Poems of Emile Verhaeren" by Emile Verhaeren is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the early 20th century, specifically in the years leading up to the First World War. This collection showcases Verhaeren's deep emotional resonance and elaborate imagery reflecting his symbolic interpretations of nature, life, and existential themes. His work embodies a rich expression of the human experience, often revealing a profound connection with melancholy and beauty. The poems within this collection span various themes, exploring the coexistence of despair and joy, the beauty of nature, and the human condition. For example, "Rain" describes the relentless downpour as a metaphor for sorrow and decay, while "The Grave-Digger" contemplates mortality and the cyclical nature of life. The collection features verse that captures moments of introspection, such as in "Joy," where the speaker celebrates the beauty in the everyday world, fostering a sense of connection with their surroundings. Verhaeren’s use of "vers libre" allows for a flowing and unrestrained lyrical style, enriching the emotional depth of the work while accentuating its vivid imagery and contemplative tone. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Belgian poetry (French) -- Translations into English PQ Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 92263 92306 2024-09-14T08:49:56.615929 2023-09-15T04:12:11.705145 text/html text/html 72102 2024-03-18T09:54:59 text/html 217822 2024-09-14T08:50:01.042956 application/epub+zip 216637 2024-09-14T08:49:57.990908 application/epub+zip 78148 2024-09-14T08:49:57.141897 application/epub+zip 311816 2024-09-14T08:50:03.147867 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 296154 2024-09-14T08:50:00.434945 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158094 2022-09-15T11:47:43.094989 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 74625 74777 2024-09-14T08:49:56.022940 2023-09-15T04:12:11.150113 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 54816 2024-03-18T10:20:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17140 2024-09-14T08:50:03.299873 application/rdf+xml 13230 2024-09-14T08:49:57.491896 image/jpeg 3728 2024-09-14T08:49:57.317893 image/jpeg 202344 2024-09-14T08:49:56.628905 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia