| Author |
Verhaeren, Emile, 1855-1916 |
| Translator |
Murphy, Charles Royier, 1884- |
| Uniform Title |
Les heures claires. English
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| Title |
The Sunlit Hours
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
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| Summary |
"The Sunlit Hours" by Émile Verhaeren is a collection of lyrical poems written during the early 20th century. This work captures the essence of love, nature, and the beauty of fleeting moments, reflecting on the joys and sorrows of human emotion. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, Verhaeren explores themes of love's transcendence and the profound emotions that connect individuals to the natural world. In "The Sunlit Hours," the poems delve into the complexities of love, describing the deep emotional bond between two souls and their shared experiences in a tranquil garden setting. Each poem presents a meditative reflection on love's purity, interwoven with nature's beauty, conveying a sense of longing, joy, and spiritual connection. The verses evoke rich visuals of blooming flowers, serene landscapes, and the interplay of light and shadow, capturing moments of intimacy and tranquility. Through this elegant tapestry of verses, Verhaeren invites readers to embrace the fleeting yet profound nature of love and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Belgian poetry (French) -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45465 |
| Release Date |
Apr 24, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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