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Van vijf moderne dichters
by P. C. Boutens, Willem Kloos, Wies Moens, C. Th. (Carel Theodorus) Scharten, Margot Vos
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Description
A freshly assembled anthology brings together the voices of five contemporary Dutch poets, offering a snapshot of the literary pulse just after the turn of the century. The selection, drawn from poets of three successive generations, captures a range of moods—from the tender yearning of love’s lingering ache to the stark, introspective meditations on night and memory. Their verses glide between lyrical elegance and a more rugged, almost spoken‑word cadence, reflecting the restless experimentation of the era.
Readers will encounter striking images of roses, moonlit bridges, and solitary journeys, all woven into reflections on identity, longing, and the fleeting nature of beauty. The poems balance personal confession with broader philosophical musings, inviting listeners to linger on each line’s subtle resonance. Though the collection emerged from a pragmatic need to showcase emerging talent, it succeeds in presenting a cohesive portrait of modern Dutch poetics, rich with emotion and vivid imagination.
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Language
nl
Duration
~1 hours (74K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Miranda van de Heijning and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2004-08-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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About the authors
P. C. Boutens
1870–1943
A leading Dutch poet of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he was known for lyrical, carefully shaped verse and a style that often reached toward the mystical. His work helped make him one of the most distinctive literary voices in the Netherlands of his time.
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Willem Kloos
1859–1938
A leading voice in Dutch poetry, he helped shape the bold, emotional spirit of the 1880s literary movement known as the Tachtigers. His work is remembered for its musical language, intense feeling, and lasting influence on modern Dutch verse.
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Wies Moens
1898–1982
A fierce and controversial voice in 20th-century Flemish literature, this poet and essayist combined literary ambition with intense political commitment. His work and public life remain closely tied to the cultural and ideological struggles of his time.
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C. Th. (Carel Theodorus) Scharten
1878–1950
A Dutch poet and novelist who often wrote in close partnership with his wife, Margo Scharten-Antink, he built a literary life that reached beyond the Netherlands to Italy. Their joint work even earned a bronze medal at the 1928 Olympic art competitions.
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Margot Vos
1891–1985
A Dutch writer and poet whose work reached both children and adults, she built a long literary career across poetry, prose, and youth literature. Her life also included years of resistance work and imprisonment during the Second World War, experiences that shaped part of her writing.
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