Kleurig en donker by Willem van Amsterdam
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About this eBook
| Author | Amsterdam, Willem van |
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| Title | Kleurig en donker |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Aan de voordeur -- Het straatorgel -- Eddy -- Haar brood -- Kinderleed -- Karel Jan Vonk -- De oudste -- Het klooster der Witte Vrouwe -- Haar keuze -- Blok's Vrouw -- Geen "Verrajer" -- De aanspreker -- Derde Klasse. |
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| Summary | "Kleurig en donker" by Willem van Amsterdam is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story seems to explore the lives of working-class characters, delving into their everyday struggles and interactions, with a notable focus on relationships and social dynamics. Among the characters introduced are Evert, a young butcher's apprentice, Grietje, a cheerful kitchen maid, and Eddy, a spirited teenager with aspirations of becoming a doctor, who navigates the challenges presented by family ties and educational pressures. The opening of the work presents vibrant dialogues among the characters that set the tone for their lively interactions. Evert engages in playful banter with the kitchen maids, showcasing camaraderie and hints of romantic interest, particularly with Keetje. As the scene progresses, we see glimpses of the characters’ personalities and life situations, including Evert’s jovial demeanor contrasted with his food-related woes and Grietje's insights into her kitchen life. Later, we are introduced to Bet Bos, a street organ player, whose narrative adds further depth to the social fabric of the story. All of this serves as a rich foundation that hints at the explorations of class, ambition, and the colorful aspects of everyday life that the novel promises to delve into further. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Dutch fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Dutch |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39736 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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