Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 174 Huygens, Constantijn 1596 1687 Hvigens, Constantyn Huigens, H. C. (H. Constantijn) Hujgens, Constantin Huygens, Konstantyn Huygens, Constantijn, Heer van Zuilichem Vitaulium: Hofwyck en Spaansche Wijsheit Produced by Anne Dreze and Marc D'Hooghe "Vitaulium: Hofwyck en Spaansche Wijsheit" by Constantijn Huygens is a poetic work written during the mid-17th century. This text combines elements of personal reflection and philosophical musings, exploring the themes of nature, wisdom, and the passage of time through the lens of the author's experiences at his estate, Hofwijck. Huygens, known for his eloquent use of language, presents the interplay of physical beauty and emotional depth within this pastoral setting. The opening of "Vitaulium" introduces readers to the estate of Hofwijck, which is being carefully constructed and tended to by Huygens. He reflects on the significance of this personal sanctuary and its connection to his inner life, conveying a deep appreciation for the landscape and its impact on his thoughts. The narrative weaves through descriptions of the flora surrounding Hofwijck and the philosophical implications of finding beauty and solace in nature. Huygens addresses his mother with tender words, establishing a tone of intimacy that resonates throughout the text. The beginning paints a vivid picture of a place where the joys and struggles of human existence are met with the calm of nature, setting the stage for deeper explorations of wisdom and life that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. nl Huygens, Constantijn, 1596-1687 -- Homes and haunts -- Netherlands -- Voorburg -- Poetry Poets, Dutch -- Homes and haunts -- Netherlands -- Voorburg -- Poetry PT Text Category: Poetry 426911 2025-07-05T05:53:31.479887 text/html 426074 426000 2024-11-05T07:27:43.292393 2023-10-05T07:48:54.017182 text/html text/html 242440 2025-07-05T05:53:43.302890 application/epub+zip 247123 2025-07-05T05:53:35.711880 application/epub+zip 215880 2025-07-05T05:53:34.137912 application/epub+zip 489596 2025-07-05T05:53:47.449804 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 446285 2025-07-05T05:53:41.836875 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371647 2022-09-05T11:02:49.013556 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338762 2025-07-05T05:53:30.997868 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 319042 2024-10-28T18:21:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17554 2025-07-05T05:53:47.590779 application/rdf+xml 17187 2025-07-05T05:53:34.676862 image/jpeg 3882 2025-07-05T05:53:34.423871 image/jpeg 244554 2025-07-05T05:53:31.514893 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia nl.wikipedia