Op reis en thuis: Novellen en schetsen by Justus van Maurik
"Op reis en thuis: Novellen en schetsen" by Justus van Maurik is a collection of novellas and sketches written in the late 19th century. The book likely explores themes of travel, camaraderie, and the experiences of a diverse group of passengers aboard a ship, the "Amalia", as they sail from Genoa to Padang. The opening of the work introduces a lively scene on the deck of the "Amalia", where soldiers, crew members,
and passengers are engaged in a jovial atmosphere filled with music, dancing, and camaraderie. Amidst this cheerfulness, a sergeant offers a thoughtful commentary on the transient nature of life, reflecting on the potential tragedies that could unfold during their journey. The tension of impending seasickness adds a layer of realism to the festivities. As the ship battles the rough sea, the narrative captures the interactions and conversations among the characters, setting the stage for a journey that promises both light-hearted moments and deeper reflections on life and mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Maurik, Justus van, 1846-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title | Op reis en thuis: Novellen en schetsen |
| Contents | Met "De Amalia" van Genua naar Padang -- Sint-Nicolaasavond aan boord -- Een toewan en zijn inventarisstuk -- Een hut bij de kinderkamer -- Muller's buste -- Een lauwerkrans -- Een regenachtige dag te Wiesbaden -- Een warme dag te Wiesbaden -- De laatste der Oempah's -- Voor 't loket--Hollandsche spoor -- Vroeg rijpe jeugd -- Een landgenoot. |
| Credits |
Produced by Miranda van de Heijning and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Dutch fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Dutch |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13705 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 490 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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