Lucifer: Treurspel by Joost van den Vondel

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Author Vondel, Joost van den, 1587-1679
Title Lucifer: Treurspel
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucifer_(play) Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucifer_(toneelstuk)
Note Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
Summary "Lucifer: Treurspel" by Joost van den Vondel is a tragic play written in the mid-17th century. This literary work explores themes of ambition, rebellion, and the fall from grace, centering around the figure of Lucifer, the former archangel who ultimately leads a revolt against God. It delves into the conflict between Lucifer and the archangel Michael, shedding light on heavenly hierarchies and the spiritual battles that ensue, all while intertwining biblical allegories and philosophical reflections. The opening portion of "Lucifer: Treurspel" introduces the characters and establishes the setting in a heavenly environment. It begins with the conversation between Belzebub and Apollion, who discuss their mission to observe humanity and relay their findings to Lucifer. They express their envy towards humanity’s newly granted status and the gifts bestowed upon Adam and Eve by God, which sparks their resentment and ambition. As they prepare to report back to Lucifer, the tension surrounding Lucifer's pride and the divine order escalates, foreshadowing the conflict that will unfold as the narrative progresses. This initial setup effectively lays the groundwork for the themes of envy, defiance, and the quest for power prevalent throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Dutch drama
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EBook-No. 17076
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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