Krates: Een Levensbeeld by Justus van Maurik
"Krates: Een Levensbeeld" by Justus van Maurik is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the life of a young boy named Dorus, who is physically deformed and struggles with his unfortunate circumstances, including the challenges of being an orphan. The narrative is deeply rooted in themes of hardship, survival, and the search for acceptance, all set against the backdrop of the lower working classes in society.
The opening of the story introduces Philip Strijkman, a miserly pawnbroker living in a rundown establishment. As the tale unfolds, we learn about Strijkman's character and environment, juxtaposed with the chaotic life of his neighbor, Claas Makko, who suffers from alcoholism. When Makko is dragged home in a drunken stupor, the scene becomes increasingly tense until he ultimately dies, punctuating the grim reality the characters inhabit. We also meet Dorus, the boy with a hunchback, who fears returning to the orphanage, showcasing his resilience amidst sorrow. The atmosphere is thick with despair, yet hints of humor and wit arise, particularly when Dorus locks away the dogs he is supposed to care for, setting the stage for his later adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maurik, Justus van, 1846-1904 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Braakensiek, Joh. (Johan Coenraad), 1858-1940 |
| Title | Krates: Een Levensbeeld |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17549 |
| Release Date | Jan 19, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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