
audiobook
This compact volume gathers twenty‑eight witty verses, each celebrating a different creature from the owl to the pike. Written in the charmingly archaic spelling of the seventeenth‑century schoolmaster tradition, the text has been carefully restored: broken words are mended, obvious printing errors are marked, and every obscure term links to a short explanation. The poems blend factual observation with playful language, offering listeners a glimpse of early natural‑history humor while preserving the original cadence.
The collection was originally intended as material for rhetorical and practical exercises, and a contemporary endorsement praised its blend of poetic feeling, genuine wit, and linguistic mastery. Listeners will enjoy the gentle rhythm of each animal portrait, from the humble mouse to the majestic swan, and the occasional clever footnote that adds a scholarly twinkle. Whether you seek a brief, entertaining study of historic poetry or a light‑hearted companion for a leisurely listening hour, this book provides both education and amusement.
Full title
Een acht en twintigtal voorwerpen uit de natuurlijke geschiedenis, geschikt voor rederijkers- & nutsvoordrachten, in den trant van de gedichten van den schoolmeester, met een aanbevelend woord van wijlen Mr. J. Van Lennep
Language
nl
Duration
~1 hours (97K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-04-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A 19th-century Dutch physician who turned natural history into lively verse, blending curiosity, humor, and a teacher’s instinct. His best-known work presents animals and other subjects in playful poems meant for public readings and literary gatherings.
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