02194cam a22003013u 4500 71423 UtSlPG 20260610134642.0 m cr n 260607r2023||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 PT Bruggen, Carry van, 1881-1932 Een Indisch huwelijk Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-08-17 Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg "Een Indisch huwelijk" by Carry van Bruggen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place on a Dutch plantation in the East Indies, focusing on the experiences of newlywed Coenraad van Till and his European wife. It delves into the complexities of their marital life, the challenges posed by cultural differences, and the interactions with their neighbors and colleagues, revealing the tensions and expectations surrounding colonial existence. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to a celebratory dinner hosted for the newlyweds, where the male guests express a mix of admiration and envy towards Coenraad, who has brought a "full-blooded" European woman to their isolated lives. The atmosphere is filled with their attempts to impress her while showcasing the exotic fruits and delights of Indochina. As the revelry progresses, inner thoughts of longing and dissatisfaction arise among the men, contrasting their lonely lives with the perceived happiness of the Van Tills. This initial setting lays the foundation for exploring themes of happiness, social interactions, and the intricate dynamics of life in a colonial setting as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Amsterdam: E.M. Querido, 1921 Dutch fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71423 112149 112149