Flemish literature is literature from Flanders, historically a region comprising parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. Until the early 19th century, this literature was regarded as an integral part of Dutch literature. After Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830, the term Flemish literature acquired a narrower meaning and refers to the Dutch-language literature produced in Belgium. It remains a part of Dutch-language literature.
Hendrik van Veldeke in the Codex Manesse, 14th century
Portraitt of Willem Ogier, etching by Gaspar Bouttats for the publication of "De seven hooft-sonden" in 1682
Hendrik Conscience
Hubert Lampo (photo Tom Ordelman)
Jan Frans Willems was a Flemish writer, and the father of the Flemish movement.
Jan Frans Willems.
Jan Frans Willems
Excerpt from the manuscript Poetic Works, 1807–1815. Written by Jan Frans Willems.