Willem Roda: Een jongensboek by Eli Heimans
"Willem Roda: Een jongensboek" by Eli Heimans is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story presents the life of Willem Roda, a young boy who navigates the complexities of family, societal expectations, and personal growth against a backdrop of dramatic events that shape his journey. The narrative appears to delves into themes related to financial ruin, familial bonds, and the loss of innocence. The opening of the novel sets
a festive scene in Amsterdam, where a grand celebration is taking place, presumably for the wedding of Emilia Roda, Willem's sister. As the joyful events unfold, we are introduced to Willem's family dynamics and the contrasting atmosphere of excitement and underlying tension. Just after the celebration, however, the story quickly shifts to a darker tone as Willem's father receives devastating news regarding a financial collapse that impacts their lives drastically. This juxtaposition establishes the main themes of the novel: the fragile nature of happiness and wealth, the impact of societal status, and the struggles of a family in turmoil. The narrative situates readers to witness Willem's transformation as he grapples with the new and harsh realities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Heimans, Eli, 1861-1914 |
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| Illustrator | Braakensiek, Joh. (Johan Coenraad), 1858-1940 |
| Title | Willem Roda: Een jongensboek |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dutch -- Australia -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50018 |
| Release Date | Sep 20, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 200 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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