Een abel spel van Esmoreit, sconics sone van Cecilien by R. J. Spitz
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| Editor | Spitz, R. J., 1889-1954 |
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| Title | Een abel spel van Esmoreit, sconics sone van Cecilien |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Een abel spel van Esmoreit, sconics sone van Cecilien" by R. J. Spitz is a medieval theatrical play, likely written in the late 14th century. This play represents an "abel" or noble form of drama, characterized as serious and artful in contrast to the more comedic and less refined "sotternieën" (farces) that were often performed alongside it. The piece serves as an important cultural document, reflecting the imaginative storytelling of the medieval period. The storyline follows Esmoreit, the son of a Sicilian king, as he navigates complex family dynamics, identity, and destiny. The play opens with the backdrop of an ancient conflict involving succession, where Esmoreit is born as a potential heir, igniting jealousy in his cousin Robbrecht. As Esmoreit grows, various characters, including a master and a Saracen king, are drawn into the tale, leading to themes of love and intrigue. The two main female characters, Damiet and Esmoreit's mother, contribute to the emotional depth of the narrative as they confront loss and betrayal. Ultimately, the play illustrates the trials of noble lineage and the quest for one's identity, encapsulating rich medieval themes of honor, love, and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17644 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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