De Hogerveldt's: Oorspronkelijk Tooneelspel in 3 Bedrijven by Daum and Estor

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Author Daum, P. A. (Paul Adriaan), 1849-1898
Author Estor, Johan Jacob
Title De Hogerveldt's: Oorspronkelijk Tooneelspel in 3 Bedrijven
Credits Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Summary "De Hogerveldt's: Oorspronkelijk Tooneelspel in 3 Bedrijven" by P. A. Daum and J. J. Estor is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the household of Van Hogerveldt, a director of an industrial enterprise, exploring themes of familial duty, financial speculation, and social status. The play centers around characters including Van Hogerveldt, his son Karel, and his daughter Louise, revealing the complexities of their relationships and societal pressures. The opening of the play sets the scene in the garden of the Van Hogerveldt family, where Van Hogerveldt is preoccupied with financial troubles while his son Karel is immersed in his work, much to his father's dismay. The dialogue quickly establishes tension between Karel and his father over Karel’s dedication to work over social engagements and potential marriage prospects. This familial conflict is compounded by discussions of market fluctuations, revealing Van Hogerveldt's anxiety over failing investments. The interplay between the characters hints at deeper issues, including Karel's looming responsibilities and the societal expectations placed on their family. This rich opening sets the stage for the unfolding drama, blending personal dilemmas with social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Dutch drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 65300
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 6, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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