02427cam a22003253u 4500 35917 UtSlPG 20260610133823.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG eo iso639-1 PT Conscience, Hendrik, 1812-1883 Rikke-tikke-tak Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://eo.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rikke_-_Tikke_-_Tak Release date is 2011-04-20 Produced by Andrew Sly, David Starner, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. Thanks to the Esperanto-Fondajho Cesar Vanbiervliet for providing the original book. "Rikke-tikke-tak" by Hendrik Conscience is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the lives of Lena and Jan, whose intertwined destinies unfold within the harsh realities of rural life, marked by the cruelty of Lena's employer—the farmer's wife—and the deepening friendship between Lena and Jan as they navigate their struggles. The narrative explores themes of suffering, love, and resilience amidst the backdrop of the early 19th-century Flanders. The opening of the tale sets a vivid scene in a rural farmhouse, introducing Lena, a young girl bound by the hardships imposed by her cruel employer, and the gentle yet strong-hearted Jan, who empathizes with her plight both as a friend and protector. The text reveals Lena's secret ambitions, her dreams of escape, and her profound suffering caused by the farm's unforgiving environment. Amidst her labor, Lena frequently breaks into a haunting song, "Rikke-tikke-tak," a melodic reminder of her lost childhood and dreams. Simultaneously, the narrative hints at a poignant relationship forming with Jan, who risks his own standing to protect and nurture Lena's spirit, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of innocence in a harsh world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Posenaer, Maria, 1874-1956 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35917 76760 76760