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100 1 _aHoogewerff, G. C.,
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245 1 0 _aJacob Martens: Een verhaal uit de zestiende eeuw
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-01-08
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
520 _a"Jacob Martens: Een verhaal uit de zestiende eeuw" by G. C. Hoogewerff is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the tumultuous 16th century and revolves around the character Jacob Martens, a young man navigating the complexities of love, friendship, and political turmoil in Flanders, particularly during the reign of King Philip II of Spain. Themes of rebellion against foreign oppression and the struggle for personal and civic freedom are likely central to this narrative, making it appealing to readers interested in historical fiction and the exploration of societal issues. The opening portion of the novel introduces Jacob Martens and his companion Thierry de St. Foy, who set out early one summer morning in 1566 for a fishing trip. Their playful banter reveals their differing views on politics and love, particularly towards a young woman named Madeleine de Bette, whom Jacob secretly admires. As they fish along the Lys river, an ominous event unfolds: they witness the execution of a woman convicted of heresy, which deeply affects Jacob and sparks a growing awareness of the oppressive conditions under which their society operates. This encounter serves as a pivotal moment for Jacob, compelling him to grapple with the implications of faith, justice, and personal responsibility in a time of strife. The narrative sets the stage for Jacob's development against the backdrop of a politically charged historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53926
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