| Author |
Angelkot, Hermannus, 1688-1727 |
| Title |
Vechter
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| Credits |
Produced by Frank van Drogen, Eric Casteleijn and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Vechter" by Hermannus Angelkot is a comedic play likely written in the late 17th century. This theatrical work takes place in a Dutch setting and revolves around the complications and humorous situations arising from personal relationships and societal norms. The narrative highlights themes of love and conflict, particularly focusing on the character of Vechter, a shoemaker with a penchant for fighting. The play centers on Vechter, his wife Maiken, and their daughter Klaartje, who is sought after by Vrederik, a suitor wishing to marry her. However, Vechter's notorious temper and frequent brawls pose a significant obstacle to their plans. The absurdity of the situation escalates through comical exchanges between Vechter and Vrederik, wherein Vechter insists that any potential suitor must best him in a fight before he will allow the marriage. Throughout the play, Vechter grapples with his inclination for violence while navigating the challenges posed by his characters' desires. Ultimately, the humor is grounded in the absurdity of the circumstances and the relatable struggles of family and relationships, culminating in a resolution that aligns with the comedic nature of the work. (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 |
Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13386 |
| Release Date |
Sep 7, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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