Lucifer
by Joost Van Den Vondel

Name: Lucifer
Brand: Joost Van Den Vondel
SKU: 9780948230370
Rating: 3.31 (566 reviews)

Highlights

Medium Cast

Male

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about this adaptation of 'Lucifer' by Vondel. While many appreciate the powerful language and historical context, others find the old Dutch language challenging and the play less engaging when read rather than performed. Overall, it receives praise for its poetic elements but faces some criticism for pacing and accessibility issues.

Powerful language and imagerySurprisingly readable versionSympathetic portrayal of LuciferOld Dutch makes it hard to readPacing issues affect engagement

Synopsis

An influential and controversial work by Joost van den Vondel (1587-1679), the colossus of Dutch literature, regarded as a major influence on Milton'sParadise Lost.

An angel returns from Eden, his wings singed by the beauty of Adam and Eve's world, longing for the pleasures of their flesh.