| Author |
Adama van Scheltema, Carel Steven, 1877-1924 |
| Title |
Naakt model: Toneelspel in drie bedrijven
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Branko Collin, Keith Edkins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Naakt model: Toneelspel in drie bedrijven" by Carel Steven Adama van Scheltema is a play written in the early 20th century. The drama centers around Henri van Bergen, a painter, and his interactions with various characters in his studio, including students, models, and fellow artists. The overarching theme appears to delve into the dynamics of art, relationships, and the contrasting views on life and love in the context of a shifting societal landscape. At the start of the play, Henri is engaged in painting and discussing art philosophy with Oompje, an older artist who represents traditional values, while Henri embodies modern artistic ideals. Their banter signals the generational conflict regarding artistic expression and societal roles. The scene quickly introduces Nellie, a model and Henri's love interest, who navigates her own feelings about their relationship amidst Henri's artistic ambitions and discussions with friends. Tensions arise as Henri prepares for a new student, Helena, signaling potential changes in his creative and personal life. The opening effectively sets the stage for an exploration of artistic ambition, personal connection, and the contrasting values held by different generations of artists. (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. |
48413 |
| Release Date |
Mar 5, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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