Willem Bilderdijk Books

Willem Bilderdijk was a Dutch poet whose early life was marked by a prolonged illness that fostered habits of intense study. He developed strong monarchical and Calvinistic convictions that shaped his worldview throughout his life. His literary work is characterized by a vigorous opposition to liberal ideas, notably through his founding of the spiritual movement "Het Réveil," which sought Christian responses to the era's revolutionary ideals. Renowned for his profound scholarship, he left a significant mark on Dutch literature and influenced many disciples.