Émile Verhaeren — Choix de Poemes

Paris, Mercure, 1927. Leather. An attractive, leather bound volume of Émile Verhaeren's poetry. An attractive, leather bound collection of Émile Verhaeren's poetry. Published in French. As well as being nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature six times, the Belgian poet and art critic was one of the key proponents of Symbolism, in which poets sought to represent truths through language and metaphorical images. The present collection includes Les Moines, Les Débâcles, and Les Heures, along with his first published poem, Les Flamandes, which is inspired by the paintings of Jacob Jordaens, David Teniers, and Jan Steen. Prior owner's pencil inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper, 'Molly Wallington, Turnbridge Wells. 16. IV. 47&apos. In a quarter leather binding over patterned boards. Externally, very smart. Very lightly rubbed to the boards, predominantly to the edges, with a little bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned but clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .