
LEEN-RIJM.
INHOUD.
I. ZEDE-RIJMEN. - 1. NAAMPIE.
II. POLITIEKE RIJMEN. - 1. WAT MOET MIJN ZOON WORDEN?
III. OORLOGS-RIJMEN. - 1. DE BLOEDGEBEDEN.
IV. TAAL. - 1. TAAL-RIJM.
V. KUNST. - 1. AAN SPEENHOFF.
VI. LETTEREN. - 1. VAERS.
VII. IERSCHE GIJN
VIII. OVIDIUS’ HERSCHEPPINGEN. - 1. DEUCALION EN PYRRHA.
In a lively, conversational voice the book opens with a cheeky poem that addresses the reader directly, reminding us that a book is not merely a cheap pastime but a labor of love by its creator. The narrator—half‑playful trickster, half‑advocate—gently scolds the habit of endless borrowing and makes a heartfelt case for buying and sharing books responsibly. From the first lines you feel both the warmth of an old friend and the sharp wit of a social commentator, setting the stage for a collection that is as much a moral invitation as it is a literary adventure.
The work unfolds as a rich tapestry of rhymed pieces grouped into themes such as everyday musings, political satire, wartime reflections, language games and artistic musings. Each section offers short, punchy verses that swing between humor, irony and poignant observation, letting listeners glide through everything from a dinner‑party toast to a soldier’s lament. Whether you enjoy clever wordplay, historical snippets or simply a fresh perspective on the relationship between reader and writer, this anthology rewards attentive ears with its lively cadence and thoughtful charm.
Language
nl
Duration
~6 hours (402K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by J.H.Berends and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2018-03-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1870–1946
Best known for the famously tricky poem "The Chaos," this Dutch writer turned the quirks of English spelling and pronunciation into something witty, sharp, and memorable. Under the pen name Charivarius, he wrote with the eye of a teacher and the humor of a language lover.
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