"The Ghetto: A Drama in Four Acts" by Herman Heijermans is a play set in the Amsterdam Ghetto where young Rafael, a talented musician, is caught between his love for music and his blind father Sachel's traditional expectations. The story examines identity and duty as Rafael navigates a budding romance with Rosa, a Christian servant, while also facing pressure to marry Rebecca, a Jewish businessman's daughter; the play uses vivid street scenes to expose the cultural tensions and the struggle between following one's dreams and fulfilling familial obligations.
The Ghetto: A Drama in Four Acts
By Herman Heijermans
In the heart of Amsterdam's Ghetto, a musician's forbidden love clashes with family expectations, igniting a battle between tradition and personal desire.
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2011-06-02
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About the AuthorHerman Heijermans, was a Dutch playwright, novelist and sketch story writer, who is considered to be the greatest Dutch dramatist of the modern era. He is the most notable playwright from the Netherlands since Joost van den Vondel to have gained widespread recognition outside his own country.
Herman Heijermans, was a Dutch playwright, novelist and sketch story writer, who is considered to be the greatest Dutch dramatist of the modern era. He is the most notable playwright from the Netherlands since Joost van den Vondel to have gained widespread recognition outside his own country.
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