Piet Hein (1905–1996)
Author of Grooks 1
About the Author
Image credit: Bust of Piet Hein located in Farum
Series
Works by Piet Hein
Gruk. 17. samling 3 copies
Du skal plante et træ 3 copies
Vers af denne Verden 2 copies
Gruk - 16. Samling 2 copies
Gruk : Esperanto-eldono 2 copies
Gruk - 15. Samling 2 copies
Gruk fra alle årene I-II 1 copy
Ölkulturelle Vink 1 copy
Gruk - 14. Samling 1 copy
Gruk, bind 1 - 10 1 copy
Gruk - 19. Samling 1 copy
Gruk - 13. Samling 1 copy
Grooks 2 1 copy
Smáljód 1 copy
Gruk : [1.] - 16. Samling 1 copy
Kilden og krukken 1 copy
Grooks, Vols 1, 2, 3, 5 1 copy
Fødselsdags kalendar 1 copy
Gruk 8. Samling 1 copy
Associated Works
World Poetry: An Anthology of Verse from Antiquity to Our Time (1998) — Contributor — 496 copies, 2 reviews
Ordens musik : dikter med klang och rytm från Lasse Lucidor till Tage Danielsson : en antologi (1990) — Contributor — 38 copies
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Hein, Piet
- Other names
- Kumbel
- Birthdate
- 1905-12-16
- Date of death
- 1996-04-17
- Gender
- male
- Education
- University of Copenhagan (Institute of Theoretical Physics)
Technical University of Denmark - Occupations
- scientist
mathematician - Nationality
- Denmark
- Birthplace
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Places of residence
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Place of death
- Funen, Denmark
- Associated Place (for map)
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Members
Reviews
Grooks is a short and sweet collection of poems you can breeze through in about an hour.
Piet Hein’s writing is clever and to the point. Each poem packs a punch with a mix of humor and wisdom. They’re the kind of poems that make you think but don’t take themselves too seriously.
Perfect for a quick read when you want a little inspiration or just some fun thoughts to chew on.
Piet Hein’s writing is clever and to the point. Each poem packs a punch with a mix of humor and wisdom. They’re the kind of poems that make you think but don’t take themselves too seriously.
Perfect for a quick read when you want a little inspiration or just some fun thoughts to chew on.
"Grooks" by Piet Hein was both a thoroughly impressive as well as hilarious read. This book is a collection of short poems, each only a few lines long, but they pack a powerful punch. The poems are witty, clever, and often thought-provoking.
What I really enjoyed about these poems is that they are easy to read and understand, yet they convey deep meaning and insight - and some are just plain amazingly funny! They are the perfect blend of simplicity in form and complexity in style. Each poem show more can be read and appreciated on its own, but when read together, they form a larger picture of the human experience. The humour and playfulness are pretty much unmatched.
Overall, "Grooks" is a delightful and engaging book that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quick read that is both intellectually stimulating and entertaining. Whether you are a poetry lover or simply looking for some witty and insightful musings, this book is sure to satisfy.
Five stars out of five.
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What I really enjoyed about these poems is that they are easy to read and understand, yet they convey deep meaning and insight - and some are just plain amazingly funny! They are the perfect blend of simplicity in form and complexity in style. Each poem show more can be read and appreciated on its own, but when read together, they form a larger picture of the human experience. The humour and playfulness are pretty much unmatched.
Overall, "Grooks" is a delightful and engaging book that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quick read that is both intellectually stimulating and entertaining. Whether you are a poetry lover or simply looking for some witty and insightful musings, this book is sure to satisfy.
Five stars out of five.
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Scott Rosenberg mentions Heins in his book Dreaming in Code; specifically, his grook:
“THE ROAD TO WISDOM
The road to wisdom?—Well, it’s plain
and simple to express:
Err
and err
and err again
but less
and less
and less.”
I’d read some grooks before and loved them, so off I went a looking. Love it. Delightful collection of insightful simple verse that appeals to me. I tagged more than a few to dole out to my friends.
“THE ROAD TO WISDOM
The road to wisdom?—Well, it’s plain
and simple to express:
Err
and err
and err again
but less
and less
and less.”
I’d read some grooks before and loved them, so off I went a looking. Love it. Delightful collection of insightful simple verse that appeals to me. I tagged more than a few to dole out to my friends.
Very entertaining pieces. Some were on the funny side and others were more thought-provoking. Very enjoyable read.
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- Works
- 74
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- Members
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- Rating
- 4.3
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