Publisher's Synopsis
The Batavian Anthology, also known as Specimens of the Dutch Poets, is a literary work by John Bowring. Published in 1824, it is a collection of poems written by Dutch poets from the early Middle Ages to the end of the seventeenth century. The book also includes critical remarks on the poetic literature and language of the Netherlands during this period. The anthology is divided into five parts, each covering a different era in Dutch literature. The first part includes poems from the early Middle Ages, such as the famous Beowulf. The second part covers the period from the twelfth to the fifteenth century, which saw the rise of the Dutch language and the development of a distinct Dutch literary tradition. The third part includes works from the sixteenth century, which was a time of great political and religious upheaval in the Netherlands.The fourth part of the anthology covers the seventeenth century, which is considered the golden age of Dutch literature. This period saw the emergence of great poets such as Joost van den Vondel and Constantijn Huygens. The final part of the book includes critical remarks on the literary and linguistic developments of the Netherlands during this period.Overall, the Batavian Anthology is an important work for anyone interested in the history of Dutch literature and language. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major poets and literary movements in the Netherlands up to the end of the seventeenth century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
