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050 4 _aPT
100 1 _aEbers, Georg,
_d1837-1898
240 1 0 _aFrau Bürgemeisterin. English
245 1 4 _aThe Burgomaster's Wife — Complete
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-15
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Burgomaster's Wife — Complete" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during the tumultuous period of the late 16th century, the narrative explores the complexities of war, loyalty, and personal sacrifice against the backdrop of the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule. The central characters, including the burgomaster Peter Van der Werff and his young wife Maria, navigate their lives amidst the societal upheaval, allowing readers to gain insight into the personal and political challenges of that era. At the start of the novel, readers are transported to Leyden in the year 1574, where the city has recently escaped a Spanish siege. The vibrant descriptions of spring subtly contrast with the tension underlying the atmosphere, as citizens eagerly celebrate their brief respite from war. The opening focuses on the youths attending a school governed by the spirit of patriotism, setting the stage for the ideological divides that will affect their lives. Additionally, the dialogue between the characters, such as the youth's brawl reflective of deeper societal issues, and the interaction between the noble Baron Wibisma and the citizens reveal the nuanced perspectives on loyalty and treachery prevalent in the community. Overall, the beginning establishes a rich historical context while hinting at the personal conflicts and evolving sentiments that will shape the characters' destinies throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 -- Fiction
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aSafford, Mary J.
_q(Mary Joanna),
_d1842-1916
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5583
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