Kenau Hasselaar

<p><i>Kenau Hasselaar: Of De Heldin Van Haarlem</i> is a Dutch tragedy by Adriaan Pietersz Loosjes first published in 1808. The play tells the story of Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer a woman known for her bravery during the Siege of Haarlem in 1572-1573 during the Eighty Years' War. This dramatic work explores themes of courage sacrifice and national identity in the face of adversity.</p> <p>Loosjes's play offers a historical perspective on a pivotal moment in Dutch history portraying Kenau as a symbol of resistance against Spanish rule. The tragedy delves into the personal and emotional struggles of its characters amidst the backdrop of war making it a compelling read for those interested in Dutch literature and history. Kenau Hasselaar remains a significant work in the Dutch literary canon showcasing the enduring power of historical narratives and dramatic storytelling.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>