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

Early life

Verbart was born in 1960 in 's-Heerenhoek. In 1995, he was promoted to

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for his study of the

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'' by the 17th-century English poet

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. The results of his study were published as ''Fellowship in Paradise Lost''.

Career

Verbart made his debut as poet with poetry collection ''98'' in 1999. In 2000 he won the

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for this debut.

Awards

* 2000:

Publications

* ''Fellowship in Paradise Lost'' (1995) * ''98'' (1999)

References

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