Groupe du lundi

Belgian literary group

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The "Groupe du lundi" was a Belgian literary group active from 1936 to 1939. Named for their Monday meetings in Brussels, the group, which included figures like Franz Hellens and Charles Plisnier, issued a literary manifesto in 1937. This manifesto rejected Belgian regionalism and nationalism, advocating instead for a focus on French literature. The group's activities and manifesto represent a significant moment in the interwar period of Belgian literature, as writers navigated issues of national identity and literary influence.1

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Belgian literature
Between World Wars I and II
…others made up the “Groupe du lundi” (1936–39), named after their Monday meetings in Brussels. In 1937 this group issued a literary manifesto, rejecting Belgian regionalism and nationalism in favour of French literature. Jean Ray was a pioneer of fantastic literature in Belgium. Somewhat later, Georges Simenon imbued the…
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…others made up the “Groupe du lundi” (1936–39), named after their Monday meetings in Brussels. In 1937 this group issued a literary manifesto, rejecting Belgian regionalism and nationalism in favour of French literature. Jean Ray was a pioneer of fantastic literature in Belgium. Somewhat later, Georges Simenon imbued the…
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