Vogels van diverse pluimage by Carel Vosmaer

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Author Vosmaer, Carel, 1826-1888
Title Vogels van diverse pluimage
Note Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Marc D'Hooghe
Summary "Vogels van diverse pluimage" by Carel Vosmaer is a reflective work exploring literature and the changing perceptions of books, written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the author's experiences with writing and publishing, discussing the life cycles of literary works and the circumstances surrounding their consumption and relevance. Vosmaer addresses themes such as the evolution of language, the significance of artistic expression, and the fleeting nature of literary prestige. At the start of the book, the narrator finds himself contemplating the value of various literary works he has read, expressing doubts about their merits and their place in contemporary society. This introspection leads to a visit from a publisher who presents him with a selection of his earlier writings, prompting the narrator to reflect on the passage of time and the changes in artistic sentiment. Through this examination, Vosmaer raises questions about the enduring nature of literature, the relationship between past and present, and the personal connections that bind readers to their own experiences and memories of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Dutch literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 17554
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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