| Author |
Verhaeren, Emile, 1855-1916 |
| Translator |
Murphy, Charles Royier, 1884- |
| Uniform Title |
Les heures du soir. English
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| Title |
The Evening Hours
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Evening Hours" by Émile Verhaeren is a collection of reflective poems written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, aging, nature, and the passage of time, capturing the bittersweet essence of life and relationships through vivid imagery and lyrical expression. In this collection, Verhaeren articulates the serene yet poignant experiences shared between lovers as they navigate life's seasons together. The poems evoke a sense of nostalgia, highlighting moments of tenderness and introspection. As the seasons change, they reflect not only on the beauty and fragility of their garden but also on the deeper emotions that accompany the cycle of life and the inevitability of aging. With warm memories intertwined with a sense of loss, Verhaeren invites readers to contemplate the enduring nature of love in the face of time's relentless progression. The language is rich with metaphor and emotion, creating a deeply immersive experience that resonates with anyone who has cherished their moments with loved ones. (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. |
45467 |
| Release Date |
Apr 24, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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