Afternoon by Emile Verhaeren

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Author Verhaeren, Emile, 1855-1916
Translator Murphy, Charles Royier, 1884-
Uniform Title Les heures d'après-midi. English
Title Afternoon
Credits Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary "Afternoon" by Émile Verhaeren is a lyrical collection of poetry likely written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on love, nature, and the passage of time, exploring the emotional depth and significance of moments shared between lovers in their garden sanctuary. The poems engage with themes of beauty, the ephemerality of life, and the profound connection between the speaker and their beloved. The collection invites readers into a world suffused with sensory experiences, weaving vivid imagery of flowers, sunlight, and the changing seasons to illustrate the intimacy and complexity of love. Throughout the verses, the speaker expresses both joy and melancholy, contemplating the effects of time on beauty and connection but ultimately affirming the enduring nature of their love despite the inevitable passage of years. The richness of description and the emotional resonance within the poems offer a heartfelt reflection on the sacredness of shared moments and the healthful rejuvenation found in love amidst life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Belgian poetry (French) -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 45466
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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