'n Jodenstreek? by Herman Heijermans
"'N Jodenstreek?" by Herman Heijermans is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, identity, and cultural conflict as it delves into the lives of Jewish characters in a time of social and religious strife. The story primarily follows Max Kremer, a young Jewish man, and his relationship with Dora, a Christian woman, which faces significant opposition from their respective families due to their differing faiths.
The opening of the novel sets the stage in Rotterdam, where a bustling scene outside the town hall unfolds as a newlywed couple exits in a traditional wedding carriage, surrounded by an intrigued crowd. This festive atmosphere contrasts sharply with the deeper tensions introduced through the dialogue between Max and his family, particularly regarding his love for Dora. Max's struggle against familial expectations and societal prejudices begins to emerge, foreshadowing the conflict that will permeate their relationship. Through vivid descriptions and emotional insights, Heijermans paints a portrait of the evolving dynamics between love and cultural identity, setting the groundwork for the challenges that lie ahead for the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Heijermans, Herman, 1864-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | 'n Jodenstreek? |
| Original Publication | Netherlands: H. J. W. Becht, 1904. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Romance fiction |
| Subject | Dutch fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70876 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70876-8 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 310 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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