| Author |
Kalma, Douwe, 1896-1953 |
| Title |
Nachten en dagen
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| Original Publication |
Grouw: Van der Spoel en Co., 1915.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Summary |
"Nachten en dagen" by Douwe Kalma is a poetic work, likely written in the late 19th century. The text appears to draw on themes of nature, identity, and folklore, reflecting the culture and heritage of the Frisian people. It utilizes evocative language and imagery, suggesting a deep connection to the land and possibly the struggles faced by its inhabitants. The opening of "Nachten en dagen" immerses the reader in a landscape rich with emotionally charged descriptions and a lyrical quality typical of poetry. It conveys a sense of longing and introspection, exploring the relationship between the Frisian people and their environment, interwoven with references to mythological figures such as the Norse gods. The characters in the opening seem to grapple with concepts of fate and identity in the context of their natural surroundings, setting a tone that combines both reverence and melancholic reflection on the past and present of their existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Frisian |
| LoC Class |
PF: Language and Literatures: West Germanic
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| Subject |
Frisian poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75044 |
| Release Date |
Jan 5, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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