02347cam a22003013u 4500 64000 UtSlPG 20260610134456.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 PT Dermout, Jacob, 1862-1915 Piong Pan Ho: Oorspronkelijke Indische roman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-12-10 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "Piong Pan Ho: Oorspronkelijke Indische roman" by Jacob Dermout is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on Piong Pan Ho, a young Chinese immigrant navigating his new life and career in Java, Indonesia, amidst the cultural complexities and social dynamics of the colonial setting. The story explores themes of identity, ambition, and resilience as the protagonist seeks to carve out a place for himself in a society that often views him as an outsider. The opening of the novel introduces Piong Pan Ho, who has just arrived in Java and is adjusting to his new environment and responsibilities. His journey begins with a sense of excitement and the challenges associated with starting a career in a foreign land. As he encounters various characters, including Wije, a sympathetic European man, the narrative highlights the intersections of different cultures and social standings. Piong's determination to succeed becomes evident as he navigates the intricacies of his work and personal life, setting the stage for his development throughout the story. The opening effectively establishes the context and tone of the novel while hinting at the struggles and triumphs that lie ahead for the main character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dutch fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64000 104824 104824