De roman van Bernard Bandt by Herman Johan Robbers
"De roman van Bernard Bandt" by Herman Johan Robbers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to the main character, Bernard Bandt, who reflects on his life through a series of letters to his friend Edward, living far away in Batavia. The book explores themes of loneliness, desire, and the complexities of social interactions, particularly around love and friendship. The opening of the novel sets the
tone for Bernard's introspective character as he writes to Edward, revealing his feelings of isolation and yearning for deeper connections. Amidst the bustling life of Amsterdam, he describes the joy he derives from receiving letters, contrasting them with his lack of family and friends, except for Edward. Bernard's musings delve into his daily rituals, his reflections on work, and his fleeting romantic yearnings—particularly as he prepares for a soirée, a social event where he hopes to explore potential romantic encounters. His poignant observations capture a mixture of hope and despair as he navigates the expectations of society and his own internal struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Robbers, Herman Johan, 1868-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | De roman van Bernard Bandt |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Branko Collin, eagkw 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 | Dutch fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38229 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 147 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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