Avondstonden by Hendrik Conscience

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Author Conscience, Hendrik, 1812-1883
Title Avondstonden
Credits Produced by Robbie Deighton, Miranda van de Heijning and the PG
Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "Avondstonden" by Hendrik Conscience is a novel written during the mid-19th century. This narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of life through the poignant story of Quinten Massys, a talented blacksmith, and his devoted mother. The opening portion sets the melancholy tone, as Quinten, once joyful and hardworking, now lies sickly in bed, embodying despair while his mother grapples with their dire circumstances. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Quinten and his mother, who live in poverty yet cherish their bond. Their happiness is shattered when Quinten falls gravely ill, which brings immense sorrow to his mother. Despite her efforts to comfort him, Quinten is acutely aware of their suffering and the hunger they are experiencing. The narrative effectively illustrates the depth of their love and struggles, setting the groundwork for a story that will likely weave together themes of hope, desperation, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. As Quinten contemplates his fate and seeks a way to help his mother, the stage is set for their journey through hardship and the potential for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 13595
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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