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050 4 _aPT
100 1 _aCouperus, Louis,
_d1863-1923
245 1 3 _aDe komedianten
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-26
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ Updated: 2022-11-24.
520 _a"De komedianten" by Louis Couperus is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to dive into the vibrant and sordid life of ancient Rome, specifically within the streets of Suburra, a notorious district known for its taverns and entertainment. Through the experiences of various characters, the book explores themes of social status, the underbelly of urban life, and the theatrical world. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of a rainy day in Suburra, where street boys revel in the flooded gutters and the tavern of Nilus is filled with a raucous crowd of patrons, including gladiators, thieves, and a group referred to as Galls. Among the tumult, two patrician women, Nigrina and Fabulla, have entered the tavern, seeking a break from their privileged lives. Their interactions with the crowd and their desire for excitement introduce various dynamics and character tensions, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of the komedianten—actors who are a significant part of the entertainment culture of ancient Rome. The atmosphere is charged with humor, chaos, class distinctions, and the complexity of human desires, hinting at a narrative rich in character development and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aRome -- Fiction
653 _aTheater -- Fiction
653 _aComedians -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29814
999 _c70662
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