02133cam a22003013u 4500 13595 UtSlPG 20260610133324.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 PT Conscience, Hendrik, 1812-1883 Avondstonden Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-10-04 Produced by Robbie Deighton, Miranda van de Heijning and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Avondstonden" by Hendrik Conscience is a novel written during the mid-19th century. This narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of life through the poignant story of Quinten Massys, a talented blacksmith, and his devoted mother. The opening portion sets the melancholy tone, as Quinten, once joyful and hardworking, now lies sickly in bed, embodying despair while his mother grapples with their dire circumstances. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Quinten and his mother, who live in poverty yet cherish their bond. Their happiness is shattered when Quinten falls gravely ill, which brings immense sorrow to his mother. Despite her efforts to comfort him, Quinten is acutely aware of their suffering and the hunger they are experiencing. The narrative effectively illustrates the depth of their love and struggles, setting the groundwork for a story that will likely weave together themes of hope, desperation, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. As Quinten contemplates his fate and seeks a way to help his mother, the stage is set for their journey through hardship and the potential for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13595 54983 54983