The Ghetto: A Drama in Four Acts by Herman Heijermans

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Author Heijermans, Herman, 1864-1924
Translator Fernald, Chester Bailey, 1869-1938
Title The Ghetto: A Drama in Four Acts
Note Reading ease score: 95.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary "The Ghetto: A Drama in Four Acts" by Herman Heijermans is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the Ghetto of Amsterdam and primarily revolves around the conflicts faced by Rafael, a young musician, and his father, Sachel, a blind tradesman. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, cultural tension, and the struggle between personal aspiration and familial duty, particularly as Rafael navigates his relationships with Rosa, a Christian servant, and Rebecca, the daughter of a Jewish businessman. The opening of the play introduces the setting through a lively street scene in the Ghetto, where Sachel's shop stands as a focal point amid vibrant interactions among the characters. We meet Rafael, who is torn between his passion for music and the expectations of his father, who dreams of a more conventional life for his son. The dialogue reveals tensions surrounding Rafael's relationship with Rosa, whom he loves in a context that complicates his identity as a Jew, and hints at conflicts with his father regarding marriage prospects and financial viability. As this world of characters and their interrelations unfolds, it sets the stage for deeper explorations of societal constraints and personal choices against a backdrop of rich cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Jews -- Drama
Subject Religious drama
Subject Dutch drama -- Translations into English
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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