De Vondel, Joost van den 1587-1679 creator Allard, H. J. (Hermann Jozef) 1830-1915 text utu 2007 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "De complete werken van Joost van Vondel. Eerste deel" by Joost van den Vondel is a collection of literary works written in the late 19th century. This work is an anthology that showcases a significant selection of poetry and plays written by Joost van den Vondel, who is considered one of the greatest poets of the Dutch Golden Age. The volume aims to introduce and celebrate Vondel's contributions to Dutch literature among Catholics, highlighting his devotion to themes that resonate with that audience. The opening of this anthology features a preface by H.J. Allard, which emphasizes the importance of Vondel’s work and his Catholic faith. Allard conveys Vondel’s rich background, tracing his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated figure in Dutch literature. The preface outlines Vondel's experiences and the influences of his faith on his writings, suggesting that understanding his personal and literary evolution is essential for appreciating the depth of his works. It positions Vondel not just as a poet, but as a significant cultural figure whose life and struggles are intertwined with the history of the Netherlands, particularly in relation to Catholicism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-06-11 Produced by Frank van Drogen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Dutch poetry PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21800 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133513.0 21800