| The Multilingualism of Constantijn Huygens (1596-1687) Contributor(s): Joby, Christopher (Author) |
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ISBN: 9089647031 ISBN-13: 9789089647030 Publisher: Amsterdam University Press OUR PRICE: $153.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections - Education | Bilingual Education - Literary Criticism |
| Dewey: 404.2 |
| Series: Amsterdam University Press - Amsterdam Studies in the Dutch |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.1" W x 9" (1.32 lbs) 350 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dutch, French, Latin, Greek, Italian, English, Spanish, and German: those are the eight languages in which Dutch Golden Age poet Constantijn Huygens (1596--1687) wrote his poetry and correspondence. He also knew a bit of Hebrew and Portuguese. Examining a wide range of Huygens's writings"including personal letters, state correspondence, and poetry"Christopher Joby explores how Huygens tested the boundaries of language with his virtuosity as a polyglot. From Huygens's multilingual code switching to his writings on architecture, music, and natural science, this comprehensive account is a must-read for anyone interested in this Dutch statesman and man of letters. |
Contributor Bio(s): Joby, Christopher: - Christopher Joby is assistant professor in the Department of Dutch at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, South Korea. |
