| Author |
Anonymous |
| Editor |
Raaf, K. H. (Kornelis Herman de), 1871-1948 |
| Title |
Een abel spel van Lanseloet van Denemerken
hoe hi wert minnende ene joncfrou, die met synder moeder diende
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Summary |
"Een abel spel van Lanseloet van Denemerken" by Anonymous is a romantic drama likely written during the late medieval period. This play falls within the genre of medieval literature and represents a form of noble theater known as "abele spelen," showcasing themes of courtly love and chivalry. The play explores the intricate dynamics between nobles and commoners, focusing primarily on the love story between the noble knight Lanseloet and his beloved Sanderijn, who comes from a lower social class. The story centers around the complex relationship between Lanseloet and Sanderijn as they navigate the constraints of social class and familial expectations. The knight is deeply enamored with Sanderijn, yet is pressured by his mother to pursue a match with someone of higher birth. This inner conflict leads to tragic consequences as Lanseloet's passion for Sanderijn ultimately puts him at odds with his mother's ambitions. The narrative is rich with themes of love, honor, and societal norms, culminating in a poignant exploration of the interplay between desire and duty, resulting in a tragic ending that leaves a lasting impression on the audience. (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 |
Dutch drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26387 |
| Release Date |
Aug 21, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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