| Author |
Roland Holst-Van der Schalk, Henriette, 1869-1952 |
| Title |
Thomas More: Een treurspel in verzen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Kanta Dihal, srjfoo, Hans Pieterse and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Thomas More: Een treurspel in verzen" by Henriette Roland Holst-Van der Schalk is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. It delves into the life and moral dilemmas faced by Sir Thomas More, particularly focusing on his resistance to King Henry VIII's demand to recognize his marriage to Anne Boleyn. The narrative examines themes of ethics, faith, and the consequences of standing by one’s convictions. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Thomas More in his home, where he interacts with family members and friends. This opening scene establishes a warm familial atmosphere, highlighting More’s relationships with his wife, daughters, and a close friend, Simon Grynæus. As they converse, the political tensions surrounding More's past position as Chancellor begin to surface, particularly regarding the King's wish to annul his marriage. The opening sets the stage for the unfolding conflict between More's principles and the demands of power, foreshadowing the struggles he will face in remaining true to his beliefs amidst mounting pressure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
More, Thomas, Saint, 1478-1535 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47327 |
| Release Date |
Nov 11, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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