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.

List of contents

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.

Summary

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'.

Product details

• Authors: W. J. B. Pienaar, William J. B. Pienaar, Pienaar W. J. B.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.02.2015
• EAN: 9781107487376
• ISBN: 978-1-107-48737-6
• No. of pages: 274
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > German linguistics / literary studies; 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