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Language, Literature and the Construction of a Dutch National Identity (1780-1830) /

In exploring the birth of a Dutch identity between 1780 and 1830, this book integrates nationalism studies with literary and linguistic history by highlighting scholarly study of the Dutch language as a factor in the creation of the national identity. These early scholars promoted the Dutch language...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Kalmthout, Ton van (Editor ), Rutten, Gijsbert Johan, 1977- (Editor ), Honings, Rick, 1984- (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press, [2018]
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Sumario:In exploring the birth of a Dutch identity between 1780 and 1830, this book integrates nationalism studies with literary and linguistic history by highlighting scholarly study of the Dutch language as a factor in the creation of the national identity. These early scholars promoted the Dutch language during a time of political upheaval, when citizens needed something to feel proud of. This book examines the impact individual agents had on a crucial stage in the Dutch nation-building process.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (304 pages): illustrations
ISBN:9789048526758