Max Havelaar

Rikard_OHF · 01-16-2002, 04:23 PM

I have a question for all of you
With Dutch clas we are now discussiong Dutch literature from 1700 till 1880 and one of the most famous Dutch books from that period is the Max Havelaar of Multatuli
What i wonder is
Has any of you ever heard of this book?
because it was told to have been translated in a lot of foreign languages

Sir Exxon · 01-16-2002, 04:27 PM

Hmm, havent read nor heard of it.

see ya!

Dreamer128 · 01-16-2002, 04:41 PM

I know it, but I havent read it.

LennonCook · 01-17-2002, 04:26 AM

I havent heard of it, but ill ask my school librarian when I go back in a couple of weeks time. If anyone knows if its distributed in australia, Mrs. Anderson will!!

Smeagol · 01-17-2002, 04:31 AM

Never heard of it i'm afraid.

Donut · 01-17-2002, 05:03 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Rikard_OHF:
I have a question for all of you
With Dutch clas we are now discussiong Dutch literature from 1700 till 1880 and one of the most famous Dutch books from that period is the Max Havelaar of Multatuli
What i wonder is
Has any of you ever heard of this book?
because it was told to have been translated in a lot of foreign languages

I'm amazed that no on has heard of him.

Multatuli is probably Holland's best-known writer, and his first novel Max Havelaar was, and is still, hailed as a masterpiece by most critics. Multatuli is also the only person in the Netherlands who is honoured by having an association (Multatuli Genootschap), a museum (Multatuli Museum), and a journal (Over Multatuli) dedicated to him. There are so-called "Multatulians" who have made a demi-god out of him, according to the "anti- Multatulians" who, for their part, reject him as an overrated figure. Yet even among them, Multatuli and his works are discussed repeatedly, as all Dutch intellectuals and progressive thinkers are supposed to be conversant with his works and, indeed, pretend to be just that. Recently, a Multatuli Hotel, a Multatuli brand of coffee and a Multatuli travel agency have been established or launched. Multatuli has practically become a byword for having a critical mind, being tolerant of minorities, and so forth.

Melusine · 01-17-2002, 05:08 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Dreamer128:
I know it, but I havent read it.

Shame on you, but you're Dutch!!
*wags finger*

Rikard_OHF · 01-17-2002, 05:32 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Donut:

I'm amazed that no on has heard of him.

Multatuli is probably Holland's best-known writer, and his first novel Max Havelaar was, and is still, hailed as a masterpiece by most critics. Multatuli is also the only person in the Netherlands who is honoured by having an association (Multatuli Genootschap), a museum (Multatuli Museum), and a journal (Over Multatuli) dedicated to him. There are so-called "Multatulians" who have made a demi-god out of him, according to the "anti- Multatulians" who, for their part, reject him as an overrated figure. Yet even among them, Multatuli and his works are discussed repeatedly, as all Dutch intellectuals and progressive thinkers are supposed to be conversant with his works and, indeed, pretend to be just that. Recently, a Multatuli Hotel, a Multatuli brand of coffee and a Multatuli travel agency have been established or launched. Multatuli has practically become a byword for having a critical mind, being tolerant of minorities, and so forth.

That brand of Coffee is Max Havelaar
Actually max havelaar is a whole branch of products of which the farmers get their Fair share

01-16-2002, 04:23 PM	#1
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01-17-2002, 04:31 AM	#5
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01-17-2002, 05:03 AM	#6
Donut Jack Burton Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Airstrip One Age: 40 Posts: 5,571	quote: Originally posted by Rikard_OHF: I have a question for all of you With Dutch clas we are now discussiong Dutch literature from 1700 till 1880 and one of the most famous Dutch books from that period is the Max Havelaar of Multatuli What i wonder is Has any of you ever heard of this book? because it was told to have been translated in a lot of foreign languages I'm amazed that no on has heard of him. Multatuli is probably Holland's best-known writer, and his first novel Max Havelaar was, and is still, hailed as a masterpiece by most critics. Multatuli is also the only person in the Netherlands who is honoured by having an association (Multatuli Genootschap), a museum (Multatuli Museum), and a journal (Over Multatuli) dedicated to him. There are so-called "Multatulians" who have made a demi-god out of him, according to the "anti- Multatulians" who, for their part, reject him as an overrated figure. Yet even among them, Multatuli and his works are discussed repeatedly, as all Dutch intellectuals and progressive thinkers are supposed to be conversant with his works and, indeed, pretend to be just that. Recently, a Multatuli Hotel, a Multatuli brand of coffee and a Multatuli travel agency have been established or launched. Multatuli has practically become a byword for having a critical mind, being tolerant of minorities, and so forth. __________________ [img]\"http://www.wheatsheaf.freeserve.co.uk/roastspurs.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> <br />Proud member of the Axis of Upheaval<br />Official Titterer of the Laughing Hyenas<br />Josiah Bartlet - the best President the US never had.<br />The 1st D in the D & D Show

01-17-2002, 05:08 AM	#7
Melusine Dracolisk Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 43 Posts: 6,541	quote: Originally posted by Dreamer128: I know it, but I havent read it. Shame on you, but you're Dutch!! wags finger __________________ [img]\"hosted/melusine.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Your voice is ambrosia

01-17-2002, 05:32 AM	#8
Rikard_OHF Beholder Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: Het Hertogdom Gelre!!!!! Age: 39 Posts: 4,364	quote: Originally posted by Donut: I'm amazed that no on has heard of him. Multatuli is probably Holland's best-known writer, and his first novel Max Havelaar was, and is still, hailed as a masterpiece by most critics. Multatuli is also the only person in the Netherlands who is honoured by having an association (Multatuli Genootschap), a museum (Multatuli Museum), and a journal (Over Multatuli) dedicated to him. There are so-called "Multatulians" who have made a demi-god out of him, according to the "anti- Multatulians" who, for their part, reject him as an overrated figure. Yet even among them, Multatuli and his works are discussed repeatedly, as all Dutch intellectuals and progressive thinkers are supposed to be conversant with his works and, indeed, pretend to be just that. Recently, a Multatuli Hotel, a Multatuli brand of coffee and a Multatuli travel agency have been established or launched. Multatuli has practically become a byword for having a critical mind, being tolerant of minorities, and so forth. That brand of Coffee is Max Havelaar Actually max havelaar is a whole branch of products of which the farmers get their Fair share __________________ [img]\"http://confed.xl-designs.com/siggeh18.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[bunny]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/bunny.gif\" /> Return of the Bunny Army! <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[bunny]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/bunny.gif\" />

01-16-2002, 04:27 PM	#2
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 35 Posts: 5,367	Hmm, havent read nor heard of it. see ya!

01-16-2002, 04:41 PM	#3
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 39 Posts: 6,136	I know it, but I havent read it.

01-17-2002, 04:26 AM	#4
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 37 Posts: 5,452	I havent heard of it, but ill ask my school librarian when I go back in a couple of weeks time. If anyone knows if its distributed in australia, Mrs. Anderson will!!

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