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Het sienjaal

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"Het Sienjaal" (The Signal) is a significant work by Flemish writer Paul van Ostaijen, published in 1918. It reflects the influence of World War I and German Expressionism, advocating for ethics over aesthetics and community art over individual expression. This collection of poems inspired other Expressionist writers in Flanders. Van Ostaijen's work, including "Het Sienjaal," is a key part of Flemish literature, exploring themes of humanitarianism and later delving into Dadaist nihilism and eventually a pursuit of "pure poetry".12

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  1. Paul van Ostaijen
  2. Belgian literature - After World War I
  3. Flemish literature

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