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Title: Émile Verhaeren
Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
Summary: "Émile Verhaeren" by Stefan Zweig is a literary biography written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and significance of the Belgian poet Émile Verhaeren, exploring his contributions to modern poetry and his embodiment of contemporary ideals and emotions. Zweig seeks to elucidate Verhaeren's impact on literature, emphasizing the profound transformation he brought to the understanding of life's beauty and complexity in the context of societal change. At the start of this biography, the author provides a preface that highlights Verhaeren's growing reputation, particularly in non-French speaking regions, and positions him as a significant figure of the avant-garde movement, sometimes misconstrued through the lens of futurism. The opening chapters articulate the author's admiration for Verhaeren, noting how his poetry reflects the tumult and dynamism of modern life. Zweig paints a vivid picture of Verhaeren's poetic themes, characterized by a rich engagement with the landscapes of his native Belgium and a focus on the struggles between nature, industry, and society, establishing the groundwork for a deeper exploration of his work throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Zweig, Stefan, 1881-1942
Translator: Bithell, Jethro, 1878-1962
EBook No.: 35387
Published: Feb 24, 2011
Downloads: 188
Language: English
Subject: Verhaeren, Emile, 1855-1916
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Émile Verhaeren
Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
Summary: "Émile Verhaeren" by Stefan Zweig is a literary biography written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and significance of the Belgian poet Émile Verhaeren, exploring his contributions to modern poetry and his embodiment of contemporary ideals and emotions. Zweig seeks to elucidate Verhaeren's impact on literature, emphasizing the profound transformation he brought to the understanding of life's beauty and complexity in the context of societal change. At the start of this biography, the author provides a preface that highlights Verhaeren's growing reputation, particularly in non-French speaking regions, and positions him as a significant figure of the avant-garde movement, sometimes misconstrued through the lens of futurism. The opening chapters articulate the author's admiration for Verhaeren, noting how his poetry reflects the tumult and dynamism of modern life. Zweig paints a vivid picture of Verhaeren's poetic themes, characterized by a rich engagement with the landscapes of his native Belgium and a focus on the struggles between nature, industry, and society, establishing the groundwork for a deeper exploration of his work throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Zweig, Stefan, 1881-1942
Translator: Bithell, Jethro, 1878-1962
EBook No.: 35387
Published: Feb 24, 2011
Downloads: 188
Language: English
Subject: Verhaeren, Emile, 1855-1916
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.