Basic Library of Dutch Literature
list of 1000 works of Dutch Literature important to the cultural heritage of the Low Countries
The Basisbibliotheek (Basic Library of Dutch Literature) comprises a list of 1000 works of Dutch Literature important to the cultural heritage of the Low Countries, and is published on the Digital library for Dutch literature (DBNL). Several of these works are lists themselves; such as early dictionaries, lists of songs, recipes, biographies or encyclopedic compilations of information such as mathematical, scientific, medical or plant reference books. Other items include early translations of literature from other countries, history books, and first-hand diaries and published correspondence. Notable original works can be found by author name.
What follows is the list of the first 500 works, leading up to the early 20th century.
Middle Ages
Dutch Golden Age
18th century
19th century
20th century (up to 1930s)
For the rest of the 20th century and works from the 21st century, see the second half of the list.
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