02137cam a22003133u 4500 35387 UtSlPG 20260610133816.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Zweig, Stefan, 1881-1942 Émile Verhaeren Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-02-24 Produced by Marc D'Hooghe "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.) Original publication data not identified Verhaeren, Emile, 1855-1916 Bithell, Jethro, 1878-1962 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35387 76230 76230