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In his symbolic novel De wandelende Jood (1906), August Vermeylen advocated for a philosophy of rationalism infused with idealism.1
As a leader of the Van Nu en Straks circle, Vermeylen sought to promote an art form that encompassed all human activity and imbued individual experiences with universal significance. His work in this novel reflects these broader intellectual goals, distinguishing his approach from other contemporary Flemish writers who focused on different themes, such as the suffering of the poète maudit.1