Author |
Robbers, Herman Johan, 1868-1937 |
Title |
De bruidstijd van Annie de Boogh
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Credits |
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
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Summary |
"De bruidstijd van Annie de Boogh" by Herman Johan Robbers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a detailed depiction of Rotterdam, immersing the reader in the bustling atmosphere of the city as seen through the eyes of various characters who navigate their daily lives. The central character introduced is Paul, who returns to his birthplace for his brother's upcoming wedding, igniting reflections on family dynamics and personal aspirations. The opening of the novel presents a vivid tableau of Rotterdam's commerce and tension, shifting focus to Paul’s arrival by train, illustrating his mixed emotions about returning home. As he makes his way through the bustling streets, his thoughts drift to his brother and the new sister-in-law he has yet to meet, Annie. The atmosphere oscillates between the excitement and apprehension he feels about this reunion while also touching on his artistic endeavors and experiences living in the countryside. The tension between Paul's artistic sensibility and the mundanity of his family life sets the stage for deeper explorations of character and theme as the story 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. |
31182 |
Release Date |
Feb 4, 2010 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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