Jonker Willem van Arkel by E. Gerdes
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| Author | Gerdes, E. (Eduard), 1821-1898 |
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| Illustrator | Bos, Gerardus Johannes, 1825-1898 |
| Title | Jonker Willem van Arkel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Jonker Willem van Arkel" by E. Gerdes is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set during the late medieval period, specifically in the year 1406, and follows the life of the young noble Jonker Willem van Arkel as he navigates the complex political landscape of his time. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the burdens of nobility, particularly focusing on the conflicts between his father, Jan van Arkel, and other powerful figures of the era. The opening of the story introduces an edifice associated with the protagonist's family and sets the stage for unfolding drama. It features earl Quannevan, a character filled with anger and discontent, who finds himself at odds with his maid, Jennike. Meanwhile, the two scheming town officials—Schepenen Roelofsz. and Boudewijn De Ledige—are revealed to be plotting against the house of Jan van Arkel, suggesting an atmosphere of treachery and intrigue. As tensions simmer, Jennike's suspicions lead her to spy on a covert meeting among the conspirators discussing their intentions against the van Arkel family, setting the stage for conflict and political maneuvering that is likely to unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Netherlands -- History -- To 1384 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Netherlands -- History -- House of Burgundy, 1384-1477 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59119 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 59 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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