De Twee Broeders: Een Kennemer Legende uit de jaren 1420-1436

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De Twee Broeders: Een Kennemer Legende uit de jaren 1420-1436

by Cornelis Johannes Kieviet, W. J. (Willem Jacobszoon) Hofdijk

NL·~2 hours

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Description

A dark, rain‑soaked night in 15th‑century Haarlem sets the stage for a tale that feels both intimate and timeless. The city’s narrow, muddy streets glisten under a waning moon as a young, well‑clad boy darts through the shadows, his breath visible in the chill air. He is pursued by the town’s night watch, his hurried steps echoing the urgency of a secret he cannot yet name. The vivid description of the storm, the flickering lanterns, and the palpable fear draws listeners into a world where every footfall could decide a destiny.

Soon the boy’s desperate flight leads him into a hidden corner, where the light of the moon reveals more than just his fine garments—it hints at a lineage of privilege and a looming family burden. As the watchmen close in, the story unfurls into a legend of two brothers whose fates are bound to the city’s fortunes, promising intrigue, loyalty, and the harsh choices forced by a turbulent era.

Details

Language

nl

Duration

~2 hours (154K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

2018-12-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Cornelis Johannes Kieviet

Cornelis Johannes Kieviet

1858–1931

Best known for creating the mischievous boy Dik Trom, this Dutch writer helped shape classic children's literature in the Netherlands. He was also a teacher, and his stories are remembered for their humor, warmth, and lively sense of adventure.

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W. J. (Willem Jacobszoon) Hofdijk

W. J. (Willem Jacobszoon) Hofdijk

1816–1888

A Dutch poet, novelist, and popular historian of the 19th century, he helped bring the medieval past to life for a broad reading public. His work mixed storytelling with history in a way that fit the romantic spirit of his time.

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