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De Pleegzoon

By J. van Lennep
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A series of personal recollections and sketches depicts encounters with a prominent literary figure, emphasizing his wit, sociability, and generosity. Anecdotes show lively interventions at literary meetings, warm hospitality in private rooms, and easy rapport with people from different walks of life. Accounts of public ceremonies and commemorations are paired with intimate vignettes, illustrating conversational skill, helpfulness to friends, and the respect he inspired. The narrative arranges these memories into character studies and scene-like portraits that together convey both the subject’s temperament and his cultural presence.

About the Author

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J. van Lennep

J. van Lennep was a Dutch author known for his diverse contributions to literature in the 19th century. His works often reflect historical themes and cultural insights of the Netherlands. Among his notable titles is "De Pleegzoon," which showcases his narrative style and character development. Van Lennep also wrote extensively on historical figures and events, as seen in "Galerij van Beroemde Nederlanders uit het tijdvak van Frederik Hendrik." His writings encompass a range of genres, including fiction, historical anecdotes, and reference works, such as his "Zeemans-Woordeboek," which serves as a maritime dictionary. Through his literary endeavors, van Lennep has left a lasting mark on Dutch literary heritage.

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