Spiegel van den ouden ende nieuwen-tijt

Kirjan Spiegel van den ouden ende nieuwen-tijt (2025) on kirjoittanut Jacob Cats. Kirjan kieli on hollanti, ja sen on kustantanut Hutson Street Press. Kirja on laajuudeltaan 348 sivua ja se on sidottu.

<p><i>Spiegel van den ouden ende nieuwen-tijt</i>, or "Mirror of Old and New Times," is a collection of proverbs by Jacob Cats, first published in 1632 and expanded in subsequent editions like this 1648 printing. The book is a comprehensive compilation of sayings drawn from both past and present eras, embellished with numerous symbolic images, accompanied by relevant poems and illustrations. Cats' work reflects the moral and philosophical landscape of the 17th century, offering insights into the prevailing wisdom and values of the time. This enduring collection provides a fascinating glimpse into Dutch culture and literary traditions, showcasing the rich tapestry of language and visual artistry. </p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. </p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. </p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. </p>