A-Saga, E-Legende, O-Sprook

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A-Saga, E-Legende, O-Sprook

by Johannes Bosscha, Jr. Abm. (Abraham) Des Amorie van der Hoeven, J. van (Jacob) Lennep

NL·~19 minutes·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total

PAASCHMAANDAG. - A-SAGA.

7:35

DE E-LEGENDE.

4:34

COLHOLMS ROOS. - O-SPROOK.

5:58

Colofon - Beschikbaarheid

1:10

Description

A storm‑tossed coastline frames the opening of this mythic saga, where Harald, the fierce Jarl of Laaland, drums his war‑cry toward the citadel of Walacra. His blade—once a promise of glory—now slices through the sand as his troops press forward, and the clash of steel already stains the shore with blood. The looming siege feels both inevitable and uneasy, a clash of ancient honor and the dread of a night that seems to listen to the earth’s own lament.

Amid the chaos, Ada steps into the struggle, her calm demeanor contrasting sharply with the battle’s fury. She carries a silvered harp and a dark tabard, her presence a quiet counterpoint to Harald’s rage, while whispered prophecies linger in the wind. As the two forces teeter on the brink of open war, the story steadies on Ada’s secret counsel and the mysterious verses that hint at a deeper, unseen destiny.

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Language

nl

Duration

~19 minutes (18K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg

Release date

2021-08-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Johannes Bosscha

Johannes Bosscha

1797–1874

A Dutch scholar, historian, and statesman, he moved between university life and national politics in the mid-19th century. His work ranged from classical studies and Dutch history to government service at a time of major debate over church and state.

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Jr. Abm. (Abraham) Des Amorie van der Hoeven

Jr. Abm. (Abraham) Des Amorie van der Hoeven

1821–1848

Remembered as a gifted Dutch preacher, theologian, and man of letters, he wrote with unusual energy before dying young at just 27. His surviving work blends religious thought, literary curiosity, and the vivid impressions of a scholar-traveler.

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J. van (Jacob) Lennep

J. van (Jacob) Lennep

1802–1868

A leading voice in 19th-century Dutch literature, this writer became especially known for vivid historical novels that helped bring the past alive for a wide readership. His work also ranged into poetry, criticism, and public life, giving him a lasting place in Dutch cultural history.

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