Project Gutenberg 2010-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 145 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.) Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Belgian poetry (French) -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Poetry Category: French Literature 92396 2025-07-13T14:09:19.287147 text/html 72102 2024-03-18T09:54:59 text/html 239838 2025-07-13T14:09:24.068175 application/epub+zip 238419 2025-07-13T14:09:21.007201 application/epub+zip 99945 2025-07-13T14:09:19.918174 application/epub+zip 356643 2025-07-13T14:09:26.013210 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 340985 2025-07-13T14:09:23.367166 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158094 2022-09-15T11:47:43.094989 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 74625 2025-07-13T14:09:18.857185 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54816 2024-03-18T10:20:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18179 2025-07-13T14:09:26.144095 application/rdf+xml 13203 2025-07-13T14:09:20.403171 image/jpeg 3721 2025-07-13T14:09:20.160126 image/jpeg 221927 2025-07-13T14:09:19.298202 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia