Publisher's Synopsis
Tooneel-Studies V4: Allerzielen is a play written by Herman Heijermans Jr. and first published in 1905. The play is set in a Dutch Jewish community and follows the lives of its members during the holiday of All Souls' Day. The story revolves around the character of Rachel, a young woman who is torn between her love for a non-Jewish man and her duty to her family and community. As the play progresses, Rachel's struggles become more intense, leading to a dramatic conclusion. Heijermans Jr. was a prominent Dutch writer and playwright who was known for his realistic portrayals of everyday life. Allerzielen is considered one of his most significant works and is still performed in theaters today. The play deals with themes of love, duty, and the tension between tradition and modernity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
