Author: Vondel, J.
Title: 3 parts in 1 vol., Convolute, 1705, Vondel | Palamedes of Vermoorde onnozelheit. Treurspel, Met aanteekeningen uit 's digters mondt opgeschreven. Nooit voor dezen gedrukt. (...) Amersfoort, Pieter Brakman, 170, 3 parts in 1 volume.
Description: Bound with: “J. van Vondels Hekeldichten, met aentekeningen, Uit ‘s Dichters mont opgeschreven. t’ Amersfoort, By Pieter Braakman, 1707” and “Vertroosting Voor de Onnozele en bedroefde Ingezetenen Van Hollandt, over de doodt van zyn Hoogheit Prins Willem den II.”Inscription of former owner on third front endleaf: Margaretha Koekkebakker. Inscription in Latin on verso. This could be Margareta Maria Koekkebakker born in 1740.With his Palamedes, Vondel intended to criticize the death (or rather political murder) of Oldenbarnevelt. Since this was a dangerous subject, Vondel explored various antique sources to turn into an allegory. He finally turned to the classical scholar and historian Johannes Meursius (1579 – 1639) for help.See also: SKU 67570With several (portrait) engravings among which the portrait of Johan van Oldenbarneveld. The two fold-out plates are missing.Dutch literature – Oldenbarnevelt – conspiracy – treason – political crisis – Dutch History – Vondel Bound in parchment, 16.6 x 10.5 cm. Signs of wear: some rubbings, occasional stains. Binding not properly attached to front board.

Keywords: Literature