Publisher's Synopsis
Beatrijs: A Middle Dutch Legend is a book written by Adriaan Jacob Barnouw and published in 1914. It is a translation of a Middle Dutch poem, which tells the story of a nun named Beatrijs who leaves her convent to live a secular life with a man she loves. However, after many years, she realizes her mistake and returns to the convent, where she is miraculously forgiven by the Virgin Mary. The book includes an introduction by the author, as well as notes on the translation and the historical context of the poem. It is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval literature and Dutch culture, as well as anyone interested in the themes of love, sin, and redemption.Edited From The Only Existing Manuscript In The Royal Library At The Hague With A Grammatical Introduction, Notes And A Glossary.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.
