Granida by P. C. Hooft
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| Author | Hooft, P. C. (Pieter Corneliszoon), 1581-1647 |
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| Title | Granida |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Granida" by P.C. Hooft is a pastoral drama written in the early 17th century. The work encapsulates the galant art of a decaying aristocracy and revolves around the interplay of love and philosophical ideals, often through its main characters, Daifilo and Granida. This drama reflects the societal perspectives of the Italian Renaissance, grounding its narrative in themes of moral decay and the longing for a return to simpler, more authentic ways of existence. The opening of "Granida" provides context for the play, introducing the significant thematic influences of the Italian Renaissance on literature and drama. It discusses the historical backdrop of the pastoral genre, tracing its roots to classical works by Theocritus and Vergilius. Early on, the narrative highlights a world marked by moral corruption, where characters strive to reconcile their desires with the harsh realities surrounding them. Hooft critiques the hollowness of high society through the lens of a poet who longs for truthful simplicity in an age of excess, setting the stage for a complex exploration of love, identity, and philosophical queries throughout the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Dutch drama -- Early modern, 1500-1700 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42746 |
| Release Date | May 20, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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