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Belgian

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.
Because Belgium is a multilingual country,[note 1] Belgian literature is divided into two main linguistic branches following the t ...more

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“ I'd offer up my house, except Dad has been home nearly every night for the past week and won't be traveling again until after New Year's. Apparently, the Belgians take Christmas seriously. ...more ”
― Katie Henry, Heretics Anonymous

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“ I know you're Belgian, that's where those waffles come from ...more ”
― Alan Sugar

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