Gedichten

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Gedichten

by Jacques Fabrice Herman Perk

NL·~1 hours

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Description

A lyrical journey unfolds through a series of sonnets and verses that celebrate love, nature, and the timeless dance of imagination. The poet weaves together tender tributes to a muse named Mathilde, vivid depictions of storm‑tossed skies, and reverent whispers to mythic figures, all rendered in a richly musical Dutch diction. Each piece feels like a delicate tapestry, where the rhythm of the sonnet form meets the spontaneous flow of heartfelt confession.

Listeners will be drawn into moments of quiet reverence—sunlight spilling over blossoms, the hush before a thunderclap, and the intimate glow of a lover’s gaze. The collection balances classical references with personal devotion, inviting the ear to linger on the subtle interplay of light and shadow, hope and yearning. It is an intimate portrait of artistic longing, perfect for anyone who enjoys poetry that sings of beauty and the quiet power of affection.

Details

Language

nl

Duration

~1 hours (83K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jeroen van Luin, Ginirover and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2007-12-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Jacques Fabrice Herman Perk

Jacques Fabrice Herman Perk

1859–1881

A gifted Dutch poet who died at just 22, he still helped shape the spirit of the Dutch literary movement of the 1880s. His sonnets, especially those inspired by Mathilde Thomas, gave his work an intensity and freshness that kept it alive long after his brief life ended.

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