De Robbers, Herman Johan 1868-1937 creator text utu 2011 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "De roman van Bernard Bandt" by Herman Johan Robbers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to the main character, Bernard Bandt, who reflects on his life through a series of letters to his friend Edward, living far away in Batavia. The book explores themes of loneliness, desire, and the complexities of social interactions, particularly around love and friendship. The opening of the novel sets the tone for Bernard's introspective character as he writes to Edward, revealing his feelings of isolation and yearning for deeper connections. Amidst the bustling life of Amsterdam, he describes the joy he derives from receiving letters, contrasting them with his lack of family and friends, except for Edward. Bernard's musings delve into his daily rituals, his reflections on work, and his fleeting romantic yearnings—particularly as he prepares for a soirée, a social event where he hopes to explore potential romantic encounters. His poignant observations capture a mixture of hope and despair as he navigates the expectations of society and his own internal struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-12-06 Produced by Branko Collin, eagkw and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Dutch fiction PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38229 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38229 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133854.0 38229