Vermakelijke anekdoten, en historische herinneringen by J. van Lennep

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Author Lennep, J. van (Jacob), 1802-1868
Title Vermakelijke anekdoten, en historische herinneringen
Note Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Afgezanten -- Allegorie -- Babbelen en zwijgen -- Bijzaken -- Diepte van gevoel -- Dieren -- Drift -- Dronkenschap -- Eenvoudigheid van zeden -- Etikette -- Gebrek aan onderzoek -- Geleerdheid -- Genade en wreedheid -- Gevatheid -- Gewoonte -- Gierigheid -- Geluk -- Goed en kwaad gezelschap -- Grillige loop van 's werelds zaken -- Huwlijkstrouw -- Kinderliefde -- Kluchtige zetten in 't uiterste -- Krijgswetten en gebruiken -- Kwakzalvers -- Lafhartigheid -- 's Lands wijs, 's Lands eer -- Logen -- Menschenoffers -- Moed -- Naauwgezetheid -- Ouderliefde -- Paard -- Panische schrik -- Raad inwinnen -- Redenaars -- Regeeren na den dood -- Schrijvers -- Slaap -- Snapachtigheid -- Staatzuchtigen -- Tooneelspelers -- Tucht -- Vaderlandsliefde -- Verachting van den dood -- Verliefdheid -- Verschil van opvatting -- Vleierij -- Vriendschap -- Weelde -- Woordhouden -- Zelfbedrog -- Zelfverloochening.
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Summary "Vermakelijke anekdoten, en historische herinneringen" by J. van Lennep is a collection of anecdotes and historical remembrances written in the late 19th century. The book appears to draw upon a range of humorous and insightful stories that reflect on historical figures and events, blending wit with social commentary. It serves as a glimpse into the past, likely presenting both entertaining tales and moral lessons derived from history. The opening of the text introduces the reader to a variety of anecdotes involving ambassadors and kings, showcasing a blend of clever repartee and historical context. Each story highlights the characteristics and interactions of notable figures, such as Lodewijk XIV and various ambassadors who utilized wit in their diplomatic encounters. These anecdotes provide an exploration of etiquette, courage, and the nuances of political maneuvering, illustrating how wisdom and humor played crucial roles in historical exchanges. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a richer exploration of history filled with entertaining narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Essays
Subject Anecdotes
Category Text
EBook-No. 37402
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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