English Influences in Dutch Literature Justus Van Effen As - An Aspect of Eighteenth Century Achievement

Originally published in 1929, this book provides a detailed account of the relationship between Dutch and English literature, with special attention given to the work of the author Justus van Effen. The text focuses on the early eighteenth century, 'when a pushful English culture penetrated to the continent, and cosmopolitan Holland was an effective broadcast station relaying the newly discovered island culture'. Notes and an appendix section are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in eighteenth-century European literature and literary criticism.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introductory; 2. Justus van Effen; 3. The Misantrope; 4. The Bagatelle and the Nouveau Spectateur Français; 5. The Hollandische Spectator; 6. The reviews and the further spread of English literature; 7. Van Effen and English literature in Holland; Appendix; Index.

Zusammenfassung

Originally published in 1929, this book provides a detailed account of the relationship between Dutch and English literature, with special attention given to the work of the author Justus van Effen. The text focuses on the early eighteenth century, 'when a pushful English culture penetrated to the continent'.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: W. J. B. Pienaar, William J. B. Pienaar, Pienaar W. J. B.
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 19.02.2015
• EAN: 9781107487376
• ISBN: 978-1-107-48737-6
• Seiten: 274
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft > Deutsche Sprachwissenschaft / Deutschsprachige Literaturwissenschaft; LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / General, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Dutch, Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800, Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800, C 1700 To C 1800