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Van Lerberghe, Charles
A Belgian Symbolist poet and playwright, whose work was influential in early literary modernity.
Short Biography
Charles Van Lerberghe was born on October 21, 1861, in Ghent, Belgium. He died on October 26, 1907. He was a prominent figure of **Belgian Symbolism**. His work, particularly the play 'La Chanson d'Ève', is characterized by lyricism, musicality, and a focus on the mythical, dreamlike aspects of existence. Although he died before the emergence of the radical Avant-Garde, Symbolism, which challenged traditional poetic and literary forms, was a crucial step towards the modernism that nurtured the Avant-Garde.
Connection to the Book World
Van Lerberghe's work, in line with **Symbolism**, was often published with illustrations in the Art Nouveau style or by artists who pushed the boundaries of traditional illustration, which was the prelude to the visual experiments of the 20th-century Avant-Garde.
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Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
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