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Author Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
Title Lysbeth, a Tale of the Dutch
Note Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger
Summary "Lysbeth, a Tale of the Dutch" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the tumultuous period of the 16th century during the reign of Emperor Charles V, the story revolves around the experiences of Lysbeth van Hout, an heiress in Leyden, as she navigates the dangers and intrigues of her time, marked by the oppression of the Spanish Inquisition and the struggles of her nation for freedom. As Lysbeth finds herself at the center of various emotional and political conflicts, themes of love, loyalty, and courage unfold through her character. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Lysbeth, a young woman skating in a winter carnival with a backdrop of vibrant festivities in Leyden. The narrative quickly intertwines her fate with that of Dirk van Goorl, her distant cousin and a budding partner, set against the backdrop of rising tensions in the Netherlands. As a chance encounter occurs with the troubled figure of Martha the Mare, who warns of the impending tyranny of the Spaniards, the plot escalates into a complex web involving Lysbeth's precarious situation, her interactions with other characters, including the charming but shrewd Captain Don Juan de Montalvo, and a growing undercurrent of rebellion. The opening lays a compelling foundation for a tale of love intertwined with the struggle against oppression, as Lysbeth’s decisions will undoubtedly lead her down unexpected paths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Netherlands -- History -- House of Habsburg, 1477-1556 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 5754
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Most Recently Updated Jun 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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