Herman Gorter
Herman Gorter was a leading member of the Eighties Movement, which had a powerful influence on Dutch writing in the late nineteenth century. The 4,000-verse epic poem 'May' of 1889 sealed his reputation as a great writer and is still regarded as the pinnacle of Dutch Impressionist literature.
Poetry
His collection of short, lyrical poetry Poems of 1890 was likewise hailed as a masterpiece. Collections including The School of Poetry (1897) and Gorter’s endeavours to combine lyricism and social involvement helped him retain his acknowledged significance as a poet. Today his poems are regarded by many as the first modernist works of Dutch poetry.
