Jacob Van Maerlant

""Jacob Van Maerlant: Bekroonde Verhandeling In Den Letterkundigen Wedstryd"" is a book written by Constant Antoine Serrure in 1861. The book is written in Dutch and is a literary analysis of the works of Jacob Van Maerlant, a medieval Flemish poet and writer. The book was written as a response to a literary competition organized by the Royal Academy of Belgium, where Serrure's essay on Van Maerlant won first prize. The book delves into the life and works of Van Maerlant, who is considered to be one of the most important writers of the Middle Ages in Flanders. Serrure's analysis covers Van Maerlant's poetry, historical works, and religious writings, providing insight into the themes, style, and influence of his works. Overall, ""Jacob Van Maerlant: Bekroonde Verhandeling In Den Letterkundigen Wedstryd"" is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval Flemish literature, providing a comprehensive analysis of one of its most important figures.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.