De Wellevenskunste
work by Coornhert
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De wellevenskunste (1586), meaning "The Polite Art," is a moralist tract by Dirck Volckertszoon Coornhert. In this work, Coornhert posits that the true path in life can only be discovered through spiritual love. Coornhert was a Dutch poet, translator, playwright, and moralist who was instrumental in articulating Humanist values in the vernacular. His clear prose style served as a model for later Dutch writers. He is particularly recognized for his advocacy of tolerance and his critique of prejudice.1
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