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The multilingualism of Constantijn Huygens (1596-1687) van Christopher Joby, Christopher

Amsterdam Studies in the Dutch Golden Age

Dutch, French, Latin, Greek, Italian, English, Spanish, and German: those are the eight languages in which Dutch Golden Age poet Constantijn Huygens (1596â??1687) wrote his poetry and correspondence. He also knew a bit of Hebrew and Portuguese. Examining a wide range of Huygensâ??s writingsâ??including personal letters, state correspondence, and poetryâ??Christopher Joby explores how Huygens tested the boundaries of language with his virtuosity as a polyglot. From Huygensâ??s multilingual code switching to his writings on architecture, music, and natural science, this comprehensive account is a must-read for anyone interested in this Dutch statesman and man of letters.

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