Kerkhofblommen by Guido Gezelle

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Author Gezelle, Guido, 1830-1899
Commentator Gezelle, Caesar, 1875-1939
Title Kerkhofblommen
Note Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Kerkhofblommen" by Guido Gezelle is a collection of poetry written in the mid-19th century. This work is notable for its themes centered around death, mourning, and the Christian faith, particularly as observed through the lens of the Flemish countryside. The opening portion focuses heavily on the author's reflections and elegiac verses in memory of a young student, Eduard van den Bussche, who has passed away. At the start of "Kerkhofblommen," the story unfolds with the speaker accompanying a group of mourners to the funeral of Eduard van den Bussche. The opening vividly describes the journey to the cemetery, the emotional turmoil of the deceased’s family, and the natural beauty surrounding the somber occasion. Sensory imagery evokes a profound connection between life, death, and the Christian faith, with reflections on hope and the solemnity of the rituals performed. The sorrow expressed is coupled with a sense of celebration for the departed soul's journey to heaven, illustrating the intertwining of grief and spiritual belief that pervades the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Poetry
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EBook-No. 27803
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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