| Author |
Cremer, Jacobus Jan, 1827-1880 |
| Commentator |
Brink, Jan ten, 1834-1901 |
| Title |
Dokter Helmond en zijn vrouw
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
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| Summary |
"Dokter Helmond en zijn vrouw" by Jacobus Jan Cremer is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the titular character, Doctor Helmond, and his fiancée, Eva Armelo, as they prepare for their upcoming marriage. It explores themes of love, societal expectations, and personal ambitions, establishing a narrative that balances moments of joy with underlying tensions. The opening of the novel introduces a charming scene in a garden where Doctor Helmond and Eva share tender moments before their wedding. As they express their feelings and hopes for their future, they touch upon the societal pressures associated with marriage, emphasizing love over wealth. However, this blissful anticipation is tempered by the presence of Herman Donerie, a music teacher who harbors unspoken feelings for Eva, creating a poignant contrast of emotions. This early interaction hints at the complexities of relationships and sets the stage for potential conflict as the narrative progresses. (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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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25138 |
| Release Date |
Apr 22, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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