Dante en Beatrice, en andere verzen by Frederik van Eeden

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Author Eeden, Frederik van, 1860-1932
Title Dante en Beatrice, en andere verzen
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Summary "Dante en Beatrice, en andere verzen" by Frederik van Eeden is a collection of poetic verses written in the early 20th century. The opening sections explore themes of love, beauty, and longing, centering around Dante Alighieri's first encounter with Beatrice, the muse who profoundly influenced his work. The poems intertwine personal reflections with Dante's idealization of Beatrice, reflecting the complexity and depth of human emotion. The beginning of the text evokes a vivid imagery of childhood innocence and deep affection through the depiction of a young Beatrice, described in a red dress, surrounded by her playful companions. The narrator reminisces about the intense feelings stirred by her beauty and the life-altering impact of their encounters, revealing the weight of unrequited love and nostalgia. Amidst this narrative, there are philosophical musings about love's essence, its transient beauty, and the timeless nature of these emotions, laying the groundwork for contemplative explorations that characterize the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 29075
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Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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