Vertellingen van vroeger en later tijd by J. van Lennep
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| Author | Lennep, J. van (Jacob), 1802-1868 |
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| Title | Vertellingen van vroeger en later tijd |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | In en over Amsterdam -- Plat Amsterdamsch -- Laurens Reael -- De Nieuwekerk te Amsterdam -- Van Amsterdam naar Parijs -- De Omroeper -- Het Wafelmeisje -- De Aanspreker -- De Hollandsche Werkmeid -- De Kruier van Amsterdam -- De Kweekeling voor de Zeevaart -- De slechte Maaltijd -- Maria van Bourgondië -- De zeden onzer voorvaderen met de onze vergeleken -- De drie jonge Meisjes -- Drie jongens bij 't Beleg van Leiden -- Het Casino -- Een Staats-Examen in 1851 -- Aan de beschaafde vrouwen in Nederland. |
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| Summary | "Vertellingen van vroeger en later tijd" by J. van Lennep is a collection of stories likely written in the mid-19th century. This work reflects on various aspects of Dutch culture and history, particularly focusing on Amsterdam, its transformation over time, and the notable figures associated with the city. The narrative teases out various themes, illustrating both the vibrancy of Amsterdam's past and the changes it has undergone. At the start of the collection, the author offers a contemplative exploration about the designation of Amsterdam as the "capital" of the Netherlands, pondering its historical and political nuances. The opening chapters juxtapose the city's glorious past, filled with bustling markets and architectural wonders, against its present state of decline and modernization, invoking nostalgia. The text is rich with descriptive language, portraying Amsterdam as both a center of commerce and a picturesque locale that has lost some of its original charm. Through a vivid lens, the reader is introduced to the city's transformation as it navigates the complex interplay of time and cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Dutch literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30171 |
| Release Date | Oct 4, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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