De schippersjongen, of Leiden in strijd en nood by Pieter Louwerse

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Author Louwerse, Pieter, 1840-1909
Title De schippersjongen, of Leiden in strijd en nood
Note Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "De schippersjongen, of Leiden in strijd en nood" by Pieter Louwerse is a historical narrative aimed at both young and adult readers, likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the second siege of Leiden and the subsequent successful liberation of the city during a turbulent period in the Netherlands, shedding light on key figures and events that shaped this historical moment. The opening of the narrative sets a historical context by discussing the dire circumstances surrounding Leiden, which had previously endured a lengthy siege. The author introduces the main character, Cornelis Joppensz., referred to as the "schippersjongen" (the skippers' boy), and other significant individuals while outlining the city's struggles against Spanish forces. Key details about the political instability, the economic hardships faced by the citizens, and the bravery exhibited by the defenders are woven into the accounts, differentiating this work from a mere historical recounting by imbuing it with a narrative depth that aims to engage the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Leiden (Netherlands) -- History -- Siege, 1573-1574 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 43953
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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