About “Lucifer”
Lucifer is a 1654 tragedy written by the Dutch playwright and poet Joost van den Vondel. Set in Heaven, the play explores the rebellion of the angel Lucifer after God elevates humanity above the angels. The conflict ends with Lucifer and his followers being expelled from Heaven by archangel Michael. In retaliation, Lucifer tempts Adam and Eve, leading to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The play premiered on 2 February in Amsterdam but was banned after its second performance due to pressure from the clergy. Lucifer is considered Vondel's masterpiece and a significant work in Dutch literature, often noted for its place in the Western literary canon. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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How many pages is Lucifer?
Lucifer by Joost van den Vondel has 69 pages.
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