Jacob Cats...

Jacob Cats was a Dutch poet, writer, and politician, known for his emblem books and his moralistic verse. This volume, edited by Gerrit Kalff, presents a selection of Cats's poems and prose, along with an introduction to his life and work. The volume is an important contribution to the study of Dutch literature and culture.
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