De jongere generatie gesprekken met vertegenwoordigers van de nieuwere richting in onze literatuur; tevens een enquête naar enkele beginselen in ons nationaal geestelijk leven

The author picks up where his earlier study of the “men of the ’80s” left off, turning his attention to the younger voices shaping Dutch literature today. Through a series of candid conversations with prominent poets and essayists—some of whom declined to speak—he pieces together a portrait of a generation caught between a fervent social idealism and a restless poetic drive. The interviews probe the moment each writer first sensed a calling, the personal convictions that guided them, and the way their art wrestles with the broader national spirit.

In this lively yet measured dialogue, the writer does more than record answers; he connects them, highlighting recurring themes such as the clash of ideology with creativity and the search for an authentic voice. Listeners will hear how these authors reflect on their upbringing, the influence of earlier movements, and the challenges of forging a new literary path. The result is an intimate glimpse into the mindset of a generation poised to redefine the cultural landscape, without giving away the conclusions that await later in the work.