Because of trying to read two books by Cissy van Marxveldt, I want to know what is the meaning of the early 20th century Dutch slang about a girl being "a crane."
From Chapter 2 of "The H.B.S. time of Joop ter Heul:"
[p. 25]
"'Wow, that's quite nice. And now you're probably doing some shopping?'
“Yes, sir,” said the two Lies.
'I never see you at Pop's anymore, how come Lies?' And Mr. Helmer looked at me.
"I'm studying really hard. Under Dad's care."
'Well, well. Then you'll become a crane. Bye Lies.' Papa Helmer lifted his hat. 'Lies,' he said again."
"Chapter II., The HBS period of Joop ter Heul, Cissy van Marxveldt"
https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/marx002hbst01_01/marx002hbst01_01_0002.php
And in the first chapter of "A Summer Folly:"
"'Well, that's definitely abnormal,' Dot observed, plopping down on the grass again. 'What true HBS student likes school! - No, I ask you...' She half closed her eyes. Then she said apologetically: 'Oh, maybe if I were a crane like you Mia...' Dot didn't finish her sentence, squinted at the sun, which stood fiery and radiant in the sky."
Chapter I., A Summer Folly, Cissy van Marxveldt -
https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/marx002zome01_01/marx002zome01_01_0001.php
And now, despite hearing this song countless times op de radio, it's my very first time watching the music video!
Nelly Furtado - "I'm Like A Bird (Official Music Video"
No comments:
Post a Comment