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Title: Een klein heldendicht
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Een_klein_heldendicht
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe.
Summary: "Een klein heldendicht" by Herman Gorter is a poetic work that falls within the realm of socialist literature, written in the early 20th century. The poem addresses the struggles and aspirations of the working class, embodying themes of class struggle, unity, and the pursuit of freedom. Its intimate connection to social issues reflects the period's growing consciousness surrounding labor rights and socialism. The poem follows the journey of young workers grappling with their identities and choices as they confront the complexities of class struggle and collective action. It begins with the internal conflict of a young male worker hesitant to join a strike, torn between comfort and rebellion against oppression. Parallelly, a female worker, Maria, experiences her own awakening to the struggles of labor while advocating for workers' rights, culminating in a collective call for an eight-hour workday. The narrative captures their emotional evolution as they gain awareness of the oppressive systems surrounding them, ultimately finding strength in solidarity and the belief in a brighter future fueled by communal action and social change. Through vivid imagery and relatable characters, Gorter beautifully articulates hope and determination among the working class. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Gorter, Herman, 1864-1927
EBook No.: 16830
Published: Oct 8, 2005
Downloads: 66
Language: Dutch
Subject: Dutch poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Een klein heldendicht
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Een_klein_heldendicht
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe.
Summary: "Een klein heldendicht" by Herman Gorter is a poetic work that falls within the realm of socialist literature, written in the early 20th century. The poem addresses the struggles and aspirations of the working class, embodying themes of class struggle, unity, and the pursuit of freedom. Its intimate connection to social issues reflects the period's growing consciousness surrounding labor rights and socialism. The poem follows the journey of young workers grappling with their identities and choices as they confront the complexities of class struggle and collective action. It begins with the internal conflict of a young male worker hesitant to join a strike, torn between comfort and rebellion against oppression. Parallelly, a female worker, Maria, experiences her own awakening to the struggles of labor while advocating for workers' rights, culminating in a collective call for an eight-hour workday. The narrative captures their emotional evolution as they gain awareness of the oppressive systems surrounding them, ultimately finding strength in solidarity and the belief in a brighter future fueled by communal action and social change. Through vivid imagery and relatable characters, Gorter beautifully articulates hope and determination among the working class. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Gorter, Herman, 1864-1927
EBook No.: 16830
Published: Oct 8, 2005
Downloads: 66
Language: Dutch
Subject: Dutch poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.