A Manual of the Dutch Language

First published in 1921, this book was originally intended as an introductory guide to Dutch history, language and literature.

B. W. Downs (Author), H. Latimer Jackson (Author)

9781107668270, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 30 January 2014

152 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 0.8 cm, 0.16 kg

First published in 1921, this book was originally intended as an introductory guide to Dutch history, language and literature. Latimer Jackson and Downs use extracts from a wide range of Dutch authors to illustrate prominent literary trends and the development of the language. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of education or Dutch.

Historical sketch
Introduction to language and literature
Grammar
Extracts from Dutch authors: 1. From Gaston van Frankrijk J. J. A. Goeverneur
2. From Elizabeth Musch J. van Lennup
3. The Dutch Bible
4. De Vlaamsche Leeuw H. J. van Peene
5. From De Kleine Johannes F. van Eeden
6. From Gescheidenis van het Nederlandsche Volk P. J. Blok
7. Het Duifie van Anakreon and Aan Maria L. P. Nieuwland
8. From Max Havelaar E. D. Dekker
9. From De Werken van Vondel in verband gebraucht met zijn leven J. van Lennep
10. From Sara Burgerhart E. Wolff and A. Deken
11. From De Hollandsche Spectator J. Van Effen
12. From Gebrand Adriaensz. Bredero J. ten Brink
13. From De Zwaluwen Neér Gestreken L. M. A. Couperus
14. Het Lied des Storms J. Perk
15. From In Memoriam. Jacques Perk, and Potgieter W. Kloos
16. From Het Rijksmuseum E. J. Potgieter
17. From Het Feest der Gedachtenis H. Roland Holst - van der Schalk
18. From Camera Obscura N. Beets
Glossary.

Subject Areas: Linguistics [CF]