Eriek Verpale
Belgian author and poet
Born
1952
73 years ago
Died
August 10th, 2015
9 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Belgium
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A Belgian author and poet focused on the nuances of human experience through literature. Contributed significantly to contemporary Flemish poetry and prose. Published several works exploring themes of identity, existence, and the passage of time. Played a key role in the Belgian literary scene, engaging with various literary movements and incorporating elements of modernism and surrealism in writings.
Authored 'De Kruideniers van Dendermonde'
Published 'De Tijd in de Tuin'
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