1994, ISBN: 9789051836950

This is the first English edition of a novel that is little known outside Dutch literary circles, but is an interesting example of popular fiction and radical thought about science and so… Plus…

This is the first English edition of a novel that is little known outside Dutch literary circles, but is an interesting example of popular fiction and radical thought about science and society in its day - not only in the Netherlands, but throughout Western Europe. It formed a bridge between the rationalist seventeenth century and the Age of Enlightenment, and was also a lively story in itself. It was rather less than imaginary, moreover, being linked to seventeenth to seventeenth-century Dutch activities in Australia and the first real knowledge about the legendary southern continent. Among the novels based on such exploits, this was one of the most remarkable. The dominance of classics like Defoe's Robinson Crusoe has tended to obscure many such works, but they can be better appreciated today as a result of changing views about literary genres. Defoe, in particular, built on an earlier tradition in which Krinke Kesmes played a vital role. The text is translated from the original edition, and the author's handwritten additions to it are included or discussed in the introduction. A glossary explaining obscure terms and a full bibliography are given along with the introduction, which outlines the background and significance of the work. This is by David Fausett, an authority on early travel fiction and, in particular, that relating to exploration in the austral regions. This is the first English edition of a novel that is little known outside Dutch literary circles, but is an interesting example of popular fiction and radical thought about science and society in its day - not only in the Netherlands, but throughout Western Europe. It formed a bridge between the rationalist seventeenth century and the Age of Enlightenment, and was also a lively story in itself. It was rather less than imaginary, moreover, being linked to seventeenth to seventeenth-century Dutch activities in Australia and the first real knowledge about the legendary southern continent. Among the novels based on such exploits, this was one of the most remarkable. The dominance of classics like Defoe's Robinson Crusoe has tended to obscure many such works, but they can be better appreciated today as a result of changing views about literary genres. Defoe, in particular, built on an earlier tradition in which Krinke Kesmes played a vital role. The text is translated from the original edition, and the author's handwritten additions to it are included or discussed in the introduction. A glossary explaining obscure terms and a full bibliography are given along with the introduction, which outlines the background and significance of the work. This is by David Fausett, an authority on early travel fiction and, in particular, that relating to exploration in the austral regions. Inhoud: Taal: en; Bindwijze: Paperback; Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 01 januari 1994; Aantal pagina's: 130; Illustraties: Nee; Betrokkenen: Hoofdauteur: Hendrik Smeeks; Hoofdredacteur: David Fausett; Hoofduitgeverij: Editions Rodopi B.V.; Vertaling: Eerste Vertaler: Robert H. Leek; Overige kenmerken: Product breedte: 150 mm; Product lengte: 220 mm; Studieboek: Nee; Verpakking breedte: 150 mm; Verpakking hoogte: 220 mm; Verpakking lengte: 220 mm; Verpakkingsgewicht: 305 g; EAN: Engels | Paperback | 9789051836950 | 01 januari 1994 | 130 pagina's, Boeken, Mens & Maatschappij, Poëzie, Bloemlezingen & Letterkunde, Cultuur, Literatuurwetenschap, Editions Rodopi B.V.<

1995, ISBN: 9789051836950

[PU: Amsterdam-Atlanta, Rodopi. 1995], Original publisher's sewn paperback. pictorial frontcover, 8vo: frontispiece, lviij, 130pp, illustrations, footnotes, bibliography, glossary, transl… Plus…

[PU: Amsterdam-Atlanta, Rodopi. 1995], Original publisher's sewn paperback. pictorial frontcover, 8vo: frontispiece, lviij, 130pp, illustrations, footnotes, bibliography, glossary, translator's note. Very fine copy - as new. Volume 10: Atlantis., NL, [SC: 8.50], leichte Gebrauchsspuren, gewerbliches Angebot, Banküberweisung, PayPal, Klarna-Sofortüberweisung, De internationale scheepvaart<

1994, ISBN: 9051836953

[EAN: 9789051836950], Tweedehands, goed, [SC: 114.84], [PU: Editions Rodopi], FIRST EDITION,COLLECTIBLE,EXCELLENT CONDITION, Hendrik Smeeksthe Mighty Kingdom of Krinke Kesmes. Atlantis 10… Plus…

[EAN: 9789051836950], Tweedehands, goed, [SC: 114.84], [PU: Editions Rodopi], FIRST EDITION,COLLECTIBLE,EXCELLENT CONDITION, Hendrik Smeeksthe Mighty Kingdom of Krinke Kesmes. Atlantis 10 by Hendrik Smeeks. Published by Editions Rodopi in 1994, Paperback ISBN 9789051836950. Vintage book in very fine condition, Books<