Verzamelde opstellen

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Verzamelde opstellen (Collected Essays) is a significant work by Lodewijk van Deyssel, a prominent Dutch writer and critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Published in 11 volumes between 1894 and 1911, these essays showcase Deyssel's critical writings.1

Initially, Deyssel was influenced by Émile Zola and wrote a naturalistic novel, Een liefde (A Love Affair). However, he later moved away from naturalism, embracing a more personal, impressionistic style in his prose and verse. Deyssel's keen observational skills and attention to detail made him a powerful influence on Dutch literature.1

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…critical writings were published as Verzamelde opstellen, 11 vol. (1894–1911; “Collected Essays”). He began writing as an admirer of Émile Zola and published a naturalistic novel, Een liefde (1887; “A Love Affair”). Later he abandoned naturalism and wrote highly personal impressionistic prose and clever, somewhat overwrought “prose-verses.” A sensitive artist…
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…critical writings were published as Verzamelde opstellen, 11 vol. (1894–1911; “Collected Essays”). He began writing as an admirer of Émile Zola and published a naturalistic novel, Een liefde (1887; “A Love Affair”). Later he abandoned naturalism and wrote highly personal impressionistic prose and clever, somewhat overwrought “prose-verses.” A sensitive artist…
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