De complete werken van Joost van Vondel. Hymnus of Lofzang van de Kristelijke Ridder, [etc.]

Name: De complete werken van Joost van Vondel. Hymnus of Lofzang van de Kristelijke Ridder, [etc.]
Author: Joost van den Vondel

By Joost van den Vondel

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A collected volume of seventeenth-century Dutch poetry and drama presenting devotional hymns and grim tragedies. The pieces use allegory and biblical imagery to depict a warrior's conversion from worldly arms to spiritual armor, with personified virtues — Wisdom, the World, and the Flesh — arguing for faith, righteousness, and restraint. Poems combine vivid battlefield and courtly scenes with contemplative prayer, sacramental language, and moral exhortation. Dramatic works stage lamentations and warnings about civic and religious collapse, employing rhetorical address and tragic spectacle to urge repentance. Overall the collection blends rhetorical flourish, metaphysical argument, and theatrical mourning to explore faith, temptation, and communal suffering.

About the Author

Joost van den Vondel

Joost van Vondel was a prominent Dutch poet and playwright of the 17th century, often regarded as one of the greatest figures in Dutch literature. His works reflect a deep engagement with themes of morality, faith, and the human condition, often drawing on biblical and classical sources. Vondel's most famous play, "Lucifer," explores the fall of Satan and the nature of rebellion against divine authority, showcasing his mastery of dramatic form and poetic language. His extensive oeuvre includes religious dramas, lyrical poetry, and philosophical reflections, contributing significantly to the cultural and literary heritage of the Netherlands.