The Path of Life by Stijn Streuvels
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About this eBook
| Author | Streuvels, Stijn, 1871-1969 |
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| Translator | Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921 |
| Title | The Path of Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The white sand-path -- In early winter -- Christmas night -- Loafing -- Spring -- In the squall -- A pipe or no pipe -- On Sundays -- An accident -- White life -- The end. |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Eric Eldred, Thomas Berger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Path of Life" by Stijn Streuvels is a work of fiction written during the early 20th century. This narrative is rooted in the evocative landscapes and cultural fabric of West Flanders, exploring human experiences through the lens of rural life. The book likely delves into themes of innocence, childhood, and the transition into adulthood, with its early chapters introducing young characters grappling with the complexities of their world. At the start of the book, we meet a mischievous young boy reflecting on his past escapades and the consequences he faced from his father. This particular narrative paints a vivid picture of his feelings of fear and isolation when locked away in the loft as punishment. The boy’s fear evolves into a sense of profound loneliness, which later juxtaposes with moments of clarity when observing a deserted path leading to the horizon, symbolizing the journey of life. Through this protagonist's whimsical yet poignant recollections, the opening lays the groundwork for deeper explorations of identity and belonging, ultimately hinting at the universal struggle to navigate the path of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8437 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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