| Author |
Maurik, Justus van, 1846-1904 |
| Title |
Op reis en thuis: Novellen en schetsen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Met "De Amalia" van Genua naar Padang -- Sint-Nicolaasavond aan boord -- Een toewan en zijn inventarisstuk -- Een hut bij de kinderkamer -- Muller's buste -- Een lauwerkrans -- Een regenachtige dag te Wiesbaden -- Een warme dag te Wiesbaden -- De laatste der Oempah's -- Voor 't loket--Hollandsche spoor -- Vroeg rijpe jeugd -- Een landgenoot.
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| Credits |
Produced by Miranda van de Heijning and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Op reis en thuis: Novellen en schetsen" by Justus van Maurik is a collection of novellas and sketches written in the late 19th century. The book likely explores themes of travel, camaraderie, and the experiences of a diverse group of passengers aboard a ship, the "Amalia", as they sail from Genoa to Padang. The opening of the work introduces a lively scene on the deck of the "Amalia", where soldiers, crew members, and passengers are engaged in a jovial atmosphere filled with music, dancing, and camaraderie. Amidst this cheerfulness, a sergeant offers a thoughtful commentary on the transient nature of life, reflecting on the potential tragedies that could unfold during their journey. The tension of impending seasickness adds a layer of realism to the festivities. As the ship battles the rough sea, the narrative captures the interactions and conversations among the characters, setting the stage for a journey that promises both light-hearted moments and deeper reflections on life and mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Dutch fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, Dutch
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13705 |
| Release Date |
Oct 11, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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