Leliane: een modern sprookje by Henri Borel
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"Leliane: een modern sprookje" by Henri Borel is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a fantastical setting, focusing on a young boy named Paulus who lives in an ancient forest with his grandfather, Willebrordus. The narrative hints at elements of magic and adventure, particularly revolving around the mysterious and enchanting figure of Princess Leliane. The opening of the novel introduces us to Paulus, a boy
profoundly connected to the natural world around him, communicating with trees, flowers, and animals, while leading a sheltered life away from human civilization. He is raised by his wise grandfather, who teaches him about the stars and the beauty of nature. The tone of the beginning suggests a tranquil and idyllic existence until it culminates in Paul's destiny intertwining with Princess Leliane, the last of her royal lineage, who, after a misadventure, finds herself in his forest. Their fateful meeting sets the stage for themes of love, innocence, and the clash between the serenity of nature and the complexities of the human world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Borel, Henri, 1869-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | Leliane: een modern sprookje |
| Original Publication | Netherlands: P.N. van Kampen,1902. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Dutch fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68155 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-68155-9 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 363 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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