Het wonderjaar: Eene gekkenwereld by Hendrik Conscience
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About this eBook
| Author | Conscience, Hendrik, 1812-1883 |
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| Title | Het wonderjaar: Eene gekkenwereld |
| Original Publication | Netherlands: A W Sijthoff,1881. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Frank van Drogen, Clare Boothby and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Het wonderjaar: Eene gekkenwereld" by Hendrik Conscience is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds during a tumultuous time in the 16th century, specifically in 1566, in Antwerp, and highlights the complex interplay of political, religious, and social strife. The story revolves around several characters, including Lodewijk, a young nobleman, as he navigates the course of rebellion against Spanish rule and the conflicting passions of loyalty, faith, and love for his homeland. At the start of the novel, readers are plunged into a dark and stormy night in Antwerp, where tensions are palpable amidst the backdrop of political oppression. A clandestine meeting among a group of individuals, identified as Geuzen, reveals their rebellious aspirations against the Spanish dominion. As discussions unfold, Lodewijk grapples with his allegiance, caught between the expectations of his comrades and the loyalty to his faith and family. The opening establishes a vivid sense of urgency and impending conflict, setting the stage for a captivating exploration of how personal convictions intertwine with the broader fight for national identity and freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68534 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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