De baanwachter by Hendrik Conscience
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"De baanwachter" by Hendrik Conscience is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Jan Verhelst, a railroad watchman who faces a tragic incident that puts his life and dignity at stake. The novel highlights themes of duty, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of societal judgment, exploring the consequences of a fateful accident during a stormy night that leads to chaos and tragedy. At the start of the narrative,
readers are introduced to the tranquil life of Jan Verhelst, who has made a modest home for himself and his family in the vicinity of a small Flemish village. He is dedicated to his work of ensuring safety at the railroad crossing and is deeply connected to his family, especially his blind mother and his young son, Sander. The opening portion paints a vivid picture of their simple yet content existence, highlighting Jan's struggles as a one-handed man and his commitment to his family's happiness. However, the tranquility is shattered when a train accident occurs, resulting in grave consequences that challenge Verhelst's character and resilience, thrusting him into a severe moral and legal conflict that will deeply impact his family and social standing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Conscience, Hendrik, 1812-1883 |
|---|---|
| Title | De baanwachter |
| Credits |
Produced by Robbie Deighton, Miranda van de Heijning and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13378 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13378-2 |
| Release Date | Sep 6, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 471 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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