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Dutch news, in your languageFriday, 25 September 2026No. 17,766

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Review: 'Het Lied van Rosa' Captures Desolate Medieval Life

Het Parool25 September · 09:486 hours ago

Gerwin van der Werf presents his eighth novel, Het lied van Rosa, which serves as the 2025 Book Week gift. The work is described as an artistically composed interplay between the present and the past, using the enchantments and horrors of the Middle Ages as a backdrop. The narrative follows a search for beauty and truth within this desolate historical setting, aiming to evoke a strong emotional response from readers through its depiction of medieval existence.

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