Letters

Joost van den Vondel

A collection of letters from the Dutch poet and playwright Joost van den Vondel (1587–1679). Converted to text and edited by GPT-4o. Based on the original book by DR. J. F. M. Sterck.

Please note that this edition was automatically generated by a Large Language Model and may contain errors. It was intented as an experiment.

The code for this project is available on GitHub.

• Praise of Dutch literary achievements compared to Italian culture

  P. C. Hooft → De Kamer in Liefde Bloeijende

• A poetic tribute and expression of admiration

  Joost van den Vondel → Jean Michiels van Vaerlaer

• Wishing eternal prosperity and well-being to his brother-in-law

  Joost van den Vondel → Abraham de Wolf

• Travel experiences and updates

  Willem van den Vondel → Sara Cranen

• Personal updates and family matters

  Willem van den Vondel → His mother

• Discussion of travel expenses and lifestyle choices

  Willem van den Vondel → Joost van den Vondel

• Discussion on financial matters and literary critique

  Laurens Reael → Laurens Joosten Baeck

• Concerns about the publication of 'Palamedes' and its potential political repercussions

  Carolus Niellius → M. Vezekius

• Request for the return of translations and discussion of a new work

  Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft → Tesselschade Roemers Visscher

• Discussion of the play 'Palamedes' by Joost van den Vondel and its implications

  Nicolaas Grevinckhoven → Petrus Cupus

• Discussion about Vondel's work 'Palamedes' and its reception

  Niellius → Vezekius

• Sending psalms and a poem by Vondel on the death of the sender's father

  Unknown → Unknown

• The restoration of German freedom

  Joost van den Vondel → Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft

• Expressing gratitude and discussing the reception of a banquet

  Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft → Constantijn Huygens

• A poetic contest regarding the value of freedom and truth

  D’Amsterdamsche Academie → All poets and writers of the United Netherlands

• Response to the question from the Amsterdam Academy

  Tesselschade → Joost van den Vondel

• Discussion on the merits and criticisms of a certain work or person, with reflections on virtue and reputation.

  Unknown → Unknown

• Discussion of historical poems and political commentary

  Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft → Unspecified, but likely a colleague or associate referred to as 'U E.'

• Notification of a planned visit by a high-ranking individual

  Constantijn Huygens → Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft

• Discussion about a poem and its impact

  Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft → Jacob Baeck

• Various updates and discussions on contemporary events and literature

  Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft → Baeck

• Feedback on a poem and discussion on Constantine's journey to Rome

  Hugo de Groot → Joost van den Vondel

• Dedication of Hippolytus and discussion on customs

  H. de Groot → Den getrouwen Hollander

• Postponement of attendance at a wedding due to illness

  Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft → Baek

• Wishing peace to Constantijn Huygens

  Joost van den Vondel → Tesselschade Roemers Visscher

• Sending a playful poem about peace

  Cornelis Plemp → Joost van den Vondel

• Greetings and acknowledgment of Vondel's poem

  Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft → Samuel Coster

• Expressing disappointment over the recipient's absence and discussing an upcoming gathering

  Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft → Jacob van Baeck

• Commentary on the translation of John Donne's poems by Constantijn Huygens

  Joost van den Vondel → Tesselschade Roemers Visscher

• Sharing a translation and reflections on poetry

  Constantijn Huygens → Barlaeus

• Condolences and discussion on ancient games

  H. D. Groot → J. v. Vondel

• Sending a Dutch translation of Grotius' tragedy by I. Vondel

  Caspar Barlaeus → Cornelis van der Myle

• Discussion about a typographer and appreciation for Vondel

  Hugo Grotius → Gerardus Vossius

• No subject

  Unknown → Unknown

• Encouragement and advice to Joost van den Vondel

  Vossius → Hugo de Groot

• Acknowledgment of Vondel's Tragedy and Reflections on Historical Representation in Drama

  Hugo de Groot → Prof. Vossius

• Sending 'Daghwerk' and requesting it to be handed to He Barlaeus

  Unknown → He Barlaeus

• Discussion and critique of a poem

  Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft → Constantijn Huygens

• Introduction and praise of the Dutch translation of the play 'Elektra'

  Joost van den Vondel → Maria Tesselschade Roemers, Widow of Alard Krombalck

• Sending two tragedies and discussing future works

  Joost van den Vondel → Hugo de Groot

• Gratitude for the gift of two works and commentary on their quality

  Hugo de Groot → Joost van den Vondel

• Praise and encouragement for Vondel's play 'Sauls kinderen'

  Hugo de Groot → Joost van den Vondel

• A dedication to Eusebia, encouraging spiritual warfare and devotion

  Joost van den Vondel → Tesselschade Roemers Visscher

• Report on the progress of the Dutch mission in 1641

  Willem de Groot → Hugo de Groot

• Expectation of receiving books and plays

  Hugo de Groot → Willem de Groot

• Sending a letter to Vondel and discussing a lost book

  Tesselschade Roemers → Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft

• Translation of historical work from German to Dutch

  Mattheus Vossius → Mijnheer ende Cousijn

• Introduction of Romerii's daughters and a discussion on their qualities

  Christiaan Huygens → Erycius Puteanus

• New Year's wishes and a humorous note on religious and political devotion

  Joost van den Vondel → Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft

• Discussion on Poetry and Literary Criticism

  Jan de Brune de Jonge → Vondel

• Expressing gratitude for past favors and sharing recent literary works

  Joost van den Vondel → Constantijn Huygens

• Concerns about a translation of verses

  Christiaan Huygens → Caspar Barlaeus

• Discussion about Vondel and his financial troubles

  P. C. Hooft → Hugo de Groot

• Discussion of literary works and recent victories

  Caspar Barlaeus → Constantijn Huygens

• Sending a book (Virgil's work) dedicated to Huygens

  Joost van den Vondel → Constantijn Huygens

• Sending a book to Constantijn Huygens

  J. V. Vondel → Juffrouw Zueria

• Sending a work for review and discussion of mutual acquaintances

  Joost van den Vondel → Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft

• Discussion about Virgilium Vondelij

  Barlaeus → Huygens

• Praise for the city of Regensburg and its contributions to peace and scholarship

  Unknown → Unknown

• Invitation to meet in the garden of the pious Virgin Nordicia

  Joost van den Vondel → Pater Carolus Couvrechef

• Revisions and improvements to 'de Tragedie'

  Joost van den Vondel → Gerard Brandt

• Discussion on the Dance of Angels in the play Lucifer

  Jan Vos → Joost van den Vondel

• Response to anonymous pamphlet criticizing the author

  J. WESTERBAEN → HUYGENS

• Payment of forty guilders on behalf of Joost van den Vondel de Jonge

  Balthasar Moretus II → Hendrick Barentzen

• Acknowledgment and gratitude for verses received

  Christiaan Huygens de Zulichem → J. van der Burgh

• Compliments and literary contributions

  J. van der Burgh → Constantijn Huygens

• Expression of gratitude and apology for delayed response

  J. v. Vondel → Edele gestrenge Heer en Ridder

• Request for wine for Mass and greetings to friends

  Pater Philippus Couplet → Balthazar Bort

• Discussion on literary and theological matters

  Joost van den Vondel → Joachim Oudaen

• Sending memorial prints of Paulus van Viane to art lovers in The Hague

  Joost van den Vondel → Constantijn Huygens

• Appeal to the Pope regarding the Catholic community in Amsterdam

  Johan van d. Marcken, Isebrandus Plempius, J. v. Vondel, Gisbert Plempius → Pope Clement X

• Request for review of Ovid's translation and greetings to Buisero

  Joost van den Vondel → Joannes Antonides

• Discussion about Vondel's work and its quality

  Vollenhove → Brandt

• Inquiry about the details in Palamedes

  Antonides → Oudaen

• Request for assistance to send Francis Jakobs to East Indies

  J. v. Vondel → Uwe E.E.

• Discussion of recent events and literary matters

  Vollenhove → Brandt

• Discussion of literary terms and their usage

  Joost van den Vondel → Unknown

• Request for a copy of J.V.V. Palamedes

  M. de Hertoghe → G. Brandt

• Discussion on literary matters and Vondel's works

  Vollenhove → Brandt

• Discussion on Vondel's poetry and translations

  Vollenhove → Brandt

• Discussion on Vondel's life and works, including suggestions for publication

  Vollenhove → Brandt

• Discussion on spelling and publication matters

  Unknown → Trojel

• Sending a poem about Schele

  Unknown → Unknown

• Discussion on Vondel's works and related literary matters

  J. v. Vondel → G. Brandt