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100 1 _aMelati, van Java,
_d1853-1927
245 1 0 _aVan Slaaf tot Vorst: Historisch Romantische Schets uit de Geschiedenis van Java
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-08-29
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
520 _a"Van Slaaf tot Vorst: Historisch Romantische Schets uit de Geschiedenis van Java" by Melati van Java is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Java's complex history, featuring themes of love, loyalty, and the clash between different cultures. Central to the story is the character Soerapati, a former slave who aspires to rise through the ranks in colonial society while navigating his feelings for a Dutch woman named Suzanna amidst the turmoil of power struggles. The opening of the book introduces us to a vibrant setting in Java during the year 1684, where the majestic mountain Gedeh looms over the valley of Tji-Kendoel. As the story unfolds, we meet Soerapati, who is seeking to negotiate with a fleeing prince, Pangeran Poerbaya. The dialogue reveals the intricate dynamics of power, identity, and ambition as Soerapati grapples with his dual allegiance to both his native heritage and the colonial authorities, while also being entangled in forbidden love. The reader is thrust into a world rich in detail and conflict, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of personal and political stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aJava (Indonesia) -- Fiction
653 _aDutch fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66167
999 _c106989
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