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  Comenius
Joost van den Vondel was born at 17 november 1587 in the south of the Nederlands.
Joost van den Vondel was in the middleclass.
The 'Den gulden winckel der konstlievende nederlanders' was from 1613.
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 Joost van den Vondel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Lucifer, which is generally regarded as van den Vondel's masterpiece, treats the same theme as had John Milton: the inexplicable revolt of the angels against God.
Meanwhile, van den Vondel's religious liberalism had gradually led him from Calvinism to Remonstrant views and eventually, at the age of 54, to the Roman Catholic Church, in which he found the peace of mind he sought in a universal faith.
He had shown himself to be a master of the lyric, the ode and sonnet, the epic, the long religious poem, and the essay, but his dramatic tragedies, with their powerful and lyrical language and the grandeur of their conception, remain his most important literary achievement.
ccnmtl.columbia.edu /projects/mmt/milton/bios/vondel.html   (447 words)

  
  JOOST VAN DEN VONDEL - LoveToKnow Article on JOOST VAN DEN VONDEL
Vondel had long been attracted by the aesthetic side of the Roman Catholic Church, and this inclination was perhaps strengthened by his friendship with Marie Tesselschade Visscher, for the Visscher household had been Catholic and liberal.
Vondel had to sacrifice the whole of his small fortune, and became a government clerk.
VONDEL, JOOST VAN DEN (1587-1670), Dutch poet, was born at Cologne on the i7th of November 1587.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /V/VO/VONDEL_JOOST_VAN_DEN.htm   (1145 words)

  
 Joost van den Vondel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Lucifer, which is generally regarded as van den Vondel's masterpiece, treats the same theme as had John Milton: the inexplicable revolt of the angels against God.
Meanwhile, van den Vondel's religious liberalism had gradually led him from Calvinism to Remonstrant views and eventually, at the age of 54, to the Roman Catholic Church, in which he found the peace of mind he sought in a universal faith.
He had shown himself to be a master of the lyric, the ode and sonnet, the epic, the long religious poem, and the essay, but his dramatic tragedies, with their powerful and lyrical language and the grandeur of their conception, remain his most important literary achievement.
www.ccnmtl.columbia.edu /projects/mmt/milton/bios/vondel.html   (447 words)

  
 Joost van den Vondel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joost van den Vondel (1587-1679) was born in the Große Witschgasse in Cologne.
In 1595, probably because of their religious conviction, they fled to Utrecht and from this town they went to Amsterdam in the newly formed Dutch Republic.
After the fall, capture and subsequent beheading of the main leader of the States of Holland Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (1617 and 1619), and the Synod of Dordrecht (1618-1619), the Calvinists had the main religious power in the Republic.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Joost_van_den_Vondel   (508 words)

  
 Vondel, Joost van den. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
During the emergence of the Dutch nation Vondel was the national poet; his occasional verse celebrated the triumphs of the United Provinces in a vigorous oratorical style.
Many poems were inspired by his conversion and also by his grief at the death of his wife (1635) and of three of his five children.
Vondel’s verse is melodious, sonorous, and seemingly effortless and spontaneous; it is marked by vowel elision, which he brought into full use in Dutch poetry, and by rhythmic patterns reminiscent of the French.
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Joost van Den Vondel
The first fruit from the pen of the Catholic Vondel was the
Vondel's art reached its highest development during the years 1647-54.
The piece was interdicted by the Protestant preachers, and consequently ran through four editions in the same year (1654).
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 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Vondel,
Vondel, Joost von den (1587–1679) Dutch poet and dramatist.
Vondel struggled against the handicaps of humble birth, limited education, and religious persecution to produce outstanding work based on biblical and classical sources.
Of Mennonite parents, Vondel early showed a preference for using Christian mythology as the subject matter of his plays.
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 Vondel Kraak Goed » vondel vastgoed? vastniet!
Vondel Vastgoed is een projectontwikkelaar die weinig op heeft met haar huurders, in bijna alle verhuurde panden die zij aankopen krijgen de huurders te maken met meerdere rechtzaken.
Vondel Vastgoed is a project developer witch has nothing good up with their renters, nearly all the renters of the bought buildings got involved in multiable court cases to evict them.
But even if all the renters moved out, Vondel Vastgoed can’t begin with the demolition of the buildings, there building plans are still not finished and the city council refused to give the permits, because they don’t agree with the building plans.
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 VONDEL, Joost van den
Although largely self-taught, Vondel became the outstanding poet of Holland's golden age.
Vondel's first successful play, Het Pascha (The Passover, 1621), and his early poems were the result of his study of classical drama and poetic theory.
Lyrics from his subsequent plays are considered the finest poetry in the Dutch language.
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Vondel was born in 1587 into a Dutch Mennonite family that was living for a brief period of time in Cologne, Germany following their flight from Antwerp in 1585.
Vondel, Sudermann and Kliewer were each serious artists who took the risk of addressing some of the most controversial and divisive issues of their day.
Their efforts were largely successful in that Vondel had a substantial influence on Dutch language and literature, Sudermann on the development of German popular drama, and Kliewer received considerable attention from national and regional theatrical producing organizations.
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 Vondel Park Plaza Amsterdam Netherlands
Vondel Park Plaza Amsterdam is the perfect place for business men.
Situated in one of the most beautiful quarters of Amsterdam, near to the famous Vondelpark, if offers quality and space to work efficiently (meeting rooms available) and quietness and luxury to relax.
Vondel Park Plaza Amsterdam offers 107 modern, fully equipped Superior Tourist Class rooms.
www.amsterdam-hotels-guide.com /amsterdam-hotel-and-suites.htm   (199 words)

  
 Hotel Vondel Amsterdam -- Hotel deals, discounts and reservations.
The Vondel is a wonderful first-class hotel located in the heart of vibrant, historic Amsterdam.
The Vondel wants everyone to feel at home even though home may be far away.
At The Vondel, the number one priority is the guest and their satisfaction.
www.amsterdam-hotel-deals.com /amsterdam-hotels/hotel-vondel.html   (174 words)

  
 Vondel Park Plaza Amsterdam - Amsterdam hotels up to 75% off- EasyToBook
The Vondel Park Plaza Hotel Amsterdam is an elegant Hotel that offers comfort, cleanliness and friendly service.
The Vondel Park Plaza Hotel Amsterdam is ideally situated at the edge of the Vondelpark, where you can stroll for hours but also jog, play tennis, pick nick, drink tea, or visit the Film Museum.
Reservations for Vondel Park Plaza have to be cancelled 24 hours before arrival date Please take into account that the date of arrival starts at 0.00 am (CET.) Every booked room which is not cancelled in time, will be billed at a cost equivalent to the rate of the first night.
www.easytobook.com /en/amsterdam-hotels/vondel-park-plaza-amsterdam   (651 words)

  
 Vondel Boutique Hotel Amsterdam - Luxury Boutique City Hotel in Amsterdam Netherlands. - - Online reservation at ...
Vondel Boutique Hotel Amsterdam - Luxury Boutique City Hotel in Amsterdam Netherlands.
Property Description: The Vondel is a wonderful first class hotel -situated in 5 beautiful mansions- which dates to 1903.
Location (View Location Map): The Vondel Hotel Amsterdam is located 200 meters away from the main shopping district.
www.epoquehotels.com /h.php/amsterdam-hotels/boutique-hotel/h/vondelhotel/l/en   (365 words)

  
 Vondel Hotel, Amsterdam - Book Amsterdam Hotels Dam Square   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The lobby area is warm and inviting with light wooden flooring and is furnished with comfortable sofas and chairs.
Each guestroom has been named after pieces of poetry, written by Joost van den Vondel and all are quite spacious and are decorated in a contemporary colour scheme.
The hotel also houses a very pleasant breakfast room which is located on the lower ground floor and is modernly decorated with granite flooring.
www.damsquarehotels.com /vondelhotel.htm   (158 words)

  
 Vondel Park- Amsterdam Hotels
Situated in the southern part of Amsterdam, the Vondel Park obtained the status of a realm monument in 1996.
Throughout the park are scattered several ponds with swans and ducks, flower gardens, a display of farm animals for kids and acres and acres of open ground to play soccer or Frisbee.
Named after a famous Dutch poet, Joost van den Vondel, the Vondelpark is known as the ‘green lung’ of Amsterdam.
www.hollandhotels.com /vondel-park.htm   (1508 words)

  
 Hotel Vondel Amsterdam
Vondel Amsterdam is one of the finest four star hotels in Amsterdam.
The hotel is stone's throw away from Concertgebouw and the Van Gogh Museum.
Vondel Hotel Amsterdam has 78 modern decorated hotel rooms, which include 3 junior suites.
www.a1amsterdamhotels.com /vondel_hotel_amsterdam.html   (184 words)

  
 Vondel Hotel Amsterdam - Discount Amsterdam Hotel Reservations
The Vondel Hotel, Amsterdam, is near to popular Leidseplein with it’s street performers and resturants.
The Vondel Hotel is a small, deluxe hotel converted from old traditional style mansions.
Drive time from Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport to the Vondel Hotel Amsterdam is approximately 25 minutes.
directrooms.com /netherlands/hotels/vondel-hotel-amsterdam-2372.htm   (195 words)

  
 Hotel Vondel, Amsterdam - Read Reviews before you make a reservation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Hotel Vondel is different as it is split over two buildings and you need to leave the main reception building to get to some of the rooms.
On returning to the Vondel we found ourselves offered another room, by another member of staff who seemed to take over from the guy who was dealing with us, yet we had been told previously there was only 1 more room available.
I booked the hotel vondel, as part of birthday present for my husband, on the understanding that it was a four star hotel,and asked for a superior room(and paid for).
www.hotelsuperportal.com /Reviews-343502.2970412.html   (14100 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Joost van den Vondel (Miscellaneous European Literature, Biography) - Encyclopedia
Joost van den Vondel, Miscellaneous European Literature, Biographies
His dramatic style has been called high baroque.
Vondel's immense production includes numerous translations from French, Latin, Italian, and Greek, including works of Sophocles, Euripides, Vergil, Ovid, Horace, Seneca, and Tasso.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/V/Vondel-J.html   (405 words)

  
 Hotel Vondel In Amsterdam info, rates, reviews and photos. Discount hotels in In Amsterdam from alpharooms.com
Although the Vondel is a 20/25 minute walk from the railway station, it is very close to a buzzing little centre with some great bars and restaurants only a 2 minute walk away.
The only downside was the Americans in the room next door who talked and laughed from 4.30am-6.30am, the person in reception did ring them twice to ask them to be quiet-so any americans reading this,if you have jet lag and cant sleep go and sit in the pretty reception lounge to chat.
I was very disappointed with this Hotel, I very much would dispute that its a 4star hotel and from experience have stayed in nicer 3 star hotels in the area.
www.alpharooms.com /vondel_in_amsterdam.aspx?show=reviews   (1484 words)

  
 Park Plaza Vondel Amsterdam, Amsterdam hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Park Plaza Vondel Amsterdam, (143 rooms) description: Ideally situated right by the Vondelpark; the museum district is within walking distance.
In the vicinity of the Park Plaza Vondel Amsterdam where a wide variety of restaurants and bars can be found.
In the vicinity of Park Plaza Vondel Amsterdam a wide variety of restaurants and bars can be found.
www.go-amsterdam-hotels.com /vondel-park-plaza.php   (563 words)

  
 Vondel Hotel Amsterdam
The Vondel Hotel Amsterdam is located near the Leidseplein and many other famous landmarks and key attractions.
At the Vondel Hotel comfort and convenience gently blend to provide the ideal atmosphere for the business or leisure traveler.
The Vondel Hotel features superb conference and banquet facilities catering for small or large groups suitable for any occasion.
www.asiahotels.net /8738-Vondel-Hotel.html   (102 words)

  
 Vondel park Amsterdam - Hotels-Compare.com
The vondel park is located in the Oud-Zuid area of Amsterdam behind the PC Hooftstraat.
The Vondel Park has an open air theatre, the Vondel Park Open Air Theatre.Every month there are severals of performances in the theatre.
A charming Art Nouveau hotel, in a tranquil location right next to the extensive Vondel park, where you can stroll, jog or just relax.
www.hotels-compare.com /amsterdam/vondelpark   (611 words)

  
 Joost Van Den Vondel: Hierusalem Verwoest (1620) - Free Online Books @ PreteristArchive.com
Vondel vertaalt van hem 'n gedicht ‘Op Urbaen den achtsten’ (1625).
Vondel heeft hier Vergilius' convexa: de dalen (vs. 608) niet begrepen, en convexa bij sidera genomen; in 1646 en 1660 (vs. 868) vertaalt ie convexa helemaal niet.
(Vondel doelt blijkbaar op z'n eigen famielie en vele andere doopsgezinden, zie aant.
www.preteristarchive.com /Books/1620_vondel_hierusalem-verwoest.html   (5120 words)

  
 Vondel Tripel - Drinks Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Vondel, is a fl German beer which although is quite rare to locate, it will reward anyone who will bother to find it.
Moreover Vondel has a strong shampagne-like scent and a wine like texture.
It is quite bitter although not as thick as Guinness, with an extremely pleasant after taste.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /drinks/vondel-tripel   (244 words)

  
 Joost van den Vondel
Op deze pagina zijn enkele werken van de zeventiende-eeuwse Nederlandse Prins der Dichters, Joost van den Vondel, beschikbaar gesteld.
De bedoeling is om zoveel mogelijk werken van Vondel in een hypertekstformaat op te nemen.
De verzamelde werken van Vondel beslaan op papier -- in de laatste volledige editie -- tien delen.
cf.hum.uva.nl /dsp/ljc/vondel/indext.htm   (306 words)

  
 Hotel Vondel Amsterdam Centre - Special Internet Rates at HotelClub   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Hotel Vondel Amsterdam Centre is located in Vondelstraat in Amsterdam.
The property is just a stones throw from the Leidseplein, Vondelpark and Amsterdam's most prestigious shopping street, the PC Hoofstraat.
You can come across the warm atmosphere and unique character of Hotel Vondel as soon as you walk into the tastefully decorated lounge.
www.hotelclub.net /hotel.reservations/Hotel_Vondel_Amsterdam_Centre.htm   (271 words)

  
 Vondel | Hotel Review | Amsterdam | Frommers.com
Named after the famous 17th-century Dutch poet Joost Van den Vondel, this five-floor hotel opened in late 1993 and has since become one of the leading three-star hotels in Amsterdam.
Each room is named after one of Vondel's poems, like Lucifer or Solomon.
Three of the rooms (all with soundproof windows) are on the first floor and are ideal for travelers with disabilities.
www.frommers.com /destinations/amsterdam/H28370.html   (213 words)

  
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The Vondel L. Smith and Son Mortuary South Colonial Chapel
in South Oklahoma City was established in 1957 by Vondel and Jean Smith.
The Vondel L. Smith and Son Mortuary North Colonial Chapel in North Oklahoma City opened in October of 1998 and is an example of the Smith's vision and desire to grow with the community it serves.
www.vondelsmithmortuary.com   (209 words)

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