02478cam a22003133u 4500 71591 UtSlPG 20260610134645.0 m cr n 260607r20231875utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 PT Daum, P. A. (Paul Adriaan), 1849-1898 H. van Brakel, Ing. B.O.W. 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 2023-09-07 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.) "H. van Brakel, Ing. B.O.W.: Oorspronkelijke roman" by P.A. Daum is a fictional narrative likely crafted in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Herman Van Brakel, a government engineer in a colonial setting, and his struggles with personal finances, societal expectations, and domestic life with his wife Lucie. As their household grows increasingly chaotic and their financial situation deteriorates, the novel explores themes of responsibility, societal pressures, and the complexities of marital dynamics." "The opening of this narrative introduces readers to the evening routines of the Van Brakel household, detailing the tension between Herman's professional ambitions and his domestic responsibilities. Lucie is presented as a dedicated wife and mother, managing a chaotic home life filled with young children, while Van Brakel is portrayed as a charming yet reckless man who frequently indulges in gambling at the local club. His growing debts and dissatisfaction with his work-life balance set the stage for conflict as he navigates the pressures of providing for his family amidst the backdrop of colonial society. The dynamic between Herman and Lucie hints at underlying tensions, particularly regarding their financial struggles, providing a basis for the unfolding drama." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Leiden: A.W. Sijthoff, 1875 Indonesia -- Fiction https://books.google.com/books?id=ABzEuD1YBtMC https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71591 112317 112317