A Sketch Of The History Of Flemish Literature And Its Celebrated Authors (1860)

""A Sketch of the History of Flemish Literature and Its Celebrated Authors"" is a book written by Octave Delepierre in 1860. The book provides an overview of the literary history of Flanders, a region in Belgium where Flemish, a language closely related to Dutch, is spoken. Delepierre explores the origins of Flemish literature, tracing it back to the Middle Ages when it was primarily religious in nature. He then goes on to discuss the Renaissance period and the emergence of secular literature, as well as the Baroque era and the Enlightenment. Throughout the book, Delepierre highlights the works of celebrated Flemish authors such as Jacob van Maerlant, Hendrik Conscience, and Guido Gezelle. He also examines the influence of Flemish literature on the wider European literary tradition. Overall, ""A Sketch of the History of Flemish Literature and Its Celebrated Authors"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature in Flanders and the wider European context.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.