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Vertellingen van vroeger en later tijd

By J. van Lennep
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The collection gathers historical sketches and short narratives that juxtapose vivid descriptions of Amsterdam’s harbor, streets, and architectural detail with anecdotal portraits and reflections on changing social customs. Longer essays examine civic rituals, travel impressions, and contrasts between former and contemporary manners, while shorter pieces present episodic scenes drawn from local history and everyday urban life. The tone moves between documentary description, nostalgic reminiscence, and mild satire, offering compact snapshots of social character, institutional practice, and the city’s evolving appearance.

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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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