Van Slaaf tot Vorst: Historisch Romantische Schets uit de Geschiedenis van Java
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| Author | Melati, van Java, 1853-1927 |
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| Title | Van Slaaf tot Vorst: Historisch Romantische Schets uit de Geschiedenis van Java |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Summary | "Van Slaaf tot Vorst: Historisch Romantische Schets uit de Geschiedenis van Java" by Melati van Java is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Java's complex history, featuring themes of love, loyalty, and the clash between different cultures. Central to the story is the character Soerapati, a former slave who aspires to rise through the ranks in colonial society while navigating his feelings for a Dutch woman named Suzanna amidst the turmoil of power struggles. The opening of the book introduces us to a vibrant setting in Java during the year 1684, where the majestic mountain Gedeh looms over the valley of Tji-Kendoel. As the story unfolds, we meet Soerapati, who is seeking to negotiate with a fleeing prince, Pangeran Poerbaya. The dialogue reveals the intricate dynamics of power, identity, and ambition as Soerapati grapples with his dual allegiance to both his native heritage and the colonial authorities, while also being entangled in forbidden love. The reader is thrust into a world rich in detail and conflict, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of personal and political stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Java (Indonesia) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dutch fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66167 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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