De Roos van Dekama by J. van Lennep
"De Roos van Dekama" by J. van Lennep is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative explores the adventures of two students from the University of Leiden, Gerrit and Willem, as they embark on a journey through Northern Netherlands to understand their homeland's traditions and culture. The story hints at themes of exploration, identity, and the clash between modernity and tradition. The opening of the story introduces us to
the two students, who, motivated by a sense of duty, decide to travel foot across various regions to learn about their country's customs before indulging in foreign attractions. As they traverse Friesland, they engage with local traditions, including witnessing a traditional funeral and exploring historical remnants. Their contrasting interests—Gerrit’s focus on economic decline and Willem’s passion for historical research—set the tone for their scholarly pursuits, while their interactions with the local people begin to uncover a rich tapestry of culture ripe for exploration. The chapter sets the stage for a tale that marries personal discovery with broader historical contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lennep, J. van (Jacob), 1802-1868 |
|---|---|
| Title | De Roos van Dekama |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Roos_van_Dekama |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19161 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19161-4 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 446 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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