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Menno Wigman

    Menno Wigman's poetry delves into the depths of human experience with a keen eye for the melancholic and the ephemeral. He masterfully explores themes of existential searching and the quiet significance found within everyday moments. His writing is characterized by its precise language and an ability to convey complex emotions with striking clarity. Wigman's work resonates with readers for its profound authenticity and universal insights into the human condition, and his verse has been translated across numerous languages.

    De wereld bij avond
    The World by Evening
    • The World by Evening

      • 134 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Menno Wigman, a celebrated Dutch poet, is recognized for his impactful work that intertwines the influences of European Romanticism and the darker aspects of urban life. His poetry navigates a spectrum of emotions, oscillating between scathing critique and tender introspection, reflecting an uncompromising self-scrutiny. Often likened to Baudelaire, Wigman's writing embodies a "divine trauma," characterized by raw lyricism and a refusal to settle for easy resolutions. With increasing translations, he is gaining recognition as a significant figure in European poetry.

      The World by Evening
    • De wereld bij avond

      • 12 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      De wereld bij avond werd geschreven op verzoek van Poetry International ter gelegenheid van Gedichtendag 2006 en bevat nog niet eerder gebundelde poëzie.

      De wereld bij avond