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2011-10-07
Public domain in the USA.
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Vondel, Joost van den
1587
1679
Van den Vondel, Joost
Vondel, J. V. (Joost van)
Den Vondel, Joost van
Vondel, Jost van den
Vondelen, Joost van den
Vondelen, J. V. (Joost van)
Van Noppen, Leonard Charles
1868
1935
Noppen, Leonard Charles van
Von Noppen, Leonard Charles
Vondel's Lucifer
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucifer_(play)
Produced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive)
"Vondel's Lucifer" by Joost van den Vondel is a dramatic poem written in the 17th century. This work is considered Vondel's masterpiece and a significant piece in Dutch literature, focusing on the tragic story of Lucifer, the fallen angel. The poem addresses themes of rebellion, pride, and the encounter between celestial beings and human nature, set against a backdrop of divine authority and individual ambition. The opening of the work introduces the context surrounding Vondel's life and the cultural atmosphere of the Netherlands during his time. It gives insight into Vondel's literary aspirations and the impact of socio-political dynamics on his writings. The text also touches upon the intricacies of translating Vondel's work into English, underscoring the challenges of maintaining the original's poetic essence. Through references to key characters like Lucifer and angelic forces, the opening reveals the dramatic tension and thematic depth that characterize the narrative, inviting readers into a world where divine and human conflicts unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Dutch drama -- Translations into English
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Category: Poetry
Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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