02120cam a22003013u 4500 47327 UtSlPG 20260610134104.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 PT Roland Holst-Van der Schalk, Henriette, 1869-1952 Thomas More: Een treurspel in verzen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-11-11 Produced by Kanta Dihal, srjfoo, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Thomas More: Een treurspel in verzen" by Henriette Roland Holst-Van der Schalk is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. It delves into the life and moral dilemmas faced by Sir Thomas More, particularly focusing on his resistance to King Henry VIII's demand to recognize his marriage to Anne Boleyn. The narrative examines themes of ethics, faith, and the consequences of standing by one’s convictions. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Thomas More in his home, where he interacts with family members and friends. This opening scene establishes a warm familial atmosphere, highlighting More’s relationships with his wife, daughters, and a close friend, Simon Grynæus. As they converse, the political tensions surrounding More's past position as Chancellor begin to surface, particularly regarding the King's wish to annul his marriage. The opening sets the stage for the unfolding conflict between More's principles and the demands of power, foreshadowing the struggles he will face in remaining true to his beliefs amidst mounting pressure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified More, Thomas, Saint, 1478-1535 -- Drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47327 88166 88166