Een abel spel ende een edel dinc van den Hertoghe van Bruyswijc, hoe hi wert…
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"EEN ABEL SPEL ENDE EEN EDEL DINC VAN DEN HERTOGHE VAN BRUYSWIJC, HOE HI WERT MINNENDE DES ROEDELIOENS DOCHTER VAN ABELANT (GLORIANT)" is a medieval drama, likely written during the late Middle Ages. The narrative revolves around Gloriant, the Duke of Brunswijk, who is faced with the pressures of marrying for the benefit of his land while grappling with his own desires and encounters in a world rife with romantic intrigue and
personal conflict. The opening portion of the play introduces us to Gloriant and his uncle Gheraert as they discuss the necessity of Gloriant marrying to secure heirs and ensure the prosperity of their realm. Gheraert emphasizes the need for a union with a noblewoman, suggesting a daughter of the king of Averne. As the dialogue unfolds, it becomes clear that Gloriant is reluctant to marry, believing no woman is worthy of him, highlighting themes of pride, duty, and love. This sets the stage for a tale of romantic entanglements, societal expectations, and the challenges of the heart in a medieval context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Spitz, R. J., 1889-1954 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | Gloriant |
| Title | Een abel spel ende een edel dinc van den Hertoghe van Bruyswijc, hoe hi wert minnende des Roedelioens dochter van Abelant (Gloriant) |
| Credits |
Produced by Miranda van de Heijning and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14143 |
| Release Date | Nov 24, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 335 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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