English Influences in Dutch Literature and Justus Van Effen As Intermediary: an Aspect of Eighteenth Century Achievement
by Pienaar, William J. B
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0804611904
- ISBN 13
- 9780804611909
- Seller
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About This Item
Port Washington, NY: Kennikat Press. 1971. 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. AND anyone looking to impress ther friends when they find it on your coffee table or end table, or bookcase. Hard Cover. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Prev owner bookplate to endpaper, very light dust soiling top page edges.ref24
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- Bookseller
- biblioboy (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 034224
- Title
- English Influences in Dutch Literature and Justus Van Effen As Intermediary: an Aspect of Eighteenth Century Achievement
- Author
- Pienaar, William J. B
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0804611904
- ISBN 13
- 9780804611909
- Publisher
- Kennikat Press
- Place of Publication
- Port Washington, NY
- Date Published
- 1971
- Keywords
- literature english literary criticisms essays dutch holland netherlands Justus Van Effen
- Size
- 5.5 x 8.5"
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