André Verbart (born 23 January 1960) is a Dutch poet.

André Verbart
BornAndreas Franciscus Maria Verbart
(1960-01-23) 23 January 1960 (age 64)
's-Heerenhoek
OccupationPoet
NationalityDutch

Early life

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Verbart was born in 1960 in 's-Heerenhoek. In 1995, he was promoted to doctor for his study of the epic poem Paradise Lost by the 17th-century English poet John Milton.[1] The results of his study were published as Fellowship in Paradise Lost.[1]

Career

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Verbart made his debut as poet with poetry collection 98 in 1999. In 2000 he won the C. Buddingh'-prijs for this debut.[2]

Awards

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Publications

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  • Fellowship in Paradise Lost (1995)
  • 98 (1999)

References

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  1. ^ a b "A.F.M. Verbart - Promotion". Album Academicum - University of Amsterdam. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  2. ^ Krielaars, Michel (23 June 2000). "Van nature ben ik ambitieus" (in Dutch). NRC. Archived from the original on 16 March 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2019.