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Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Dutch Christmas: Morbid & Melancholic Music

In this blog post, Tim prepares for Christmas Eve in his own special way by listening to the Christmas Carol 'O Kerstnacht, schooner dan de dagen', written by Joost van den Vondel in 1637.

Tim Vergeer • 21-12-2018

Medieval and Early Modern Studies · Modern and Contemporary Studies

Academic research can be emotional as well

Last week, Rick Honings, Olga van Marion and Tim Vergeer presented their new book on dead children in Dutch Literature. In this post, Tim reflects on writing about a new genre and the particularities of the book presentation.

Tim Vergeer • 03-05-2018

Medieval and Early Modern Studies · Modern and Contemporary Studies

Donkeys, Vondel and Reve

What do donkeys, Joost van den Vondel and Gerard van het Reve have in common? A lot it seems! In this blog, Tim Vergeer discusses why Vondel was a Reve avant la lettre, or better yet, why Reve was a second Vondel.

Tim Vergeer • 29-03-2018

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Dutch Christmas: Morbid & Melancholic Music

Academic research can be emotional as well

Donkeys, Vondel and Reve