02200cam a22003013u 4500 41060 UtSlPG 20260610133934.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 PT Multatuli, 1820-1887 Minnebrieven; Over Vrijen-Arbeid in Nederlandsch Indië; Indrukken van den dag Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-10-14 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg "Minnebrieven; Over Vrijen-Arbeid in Nederlandsch Indië; Indrukken van den dag" by Multatuli is a collection of letters and reflections written in the late 19th century. The work addresses social issues related to labor in the Dutch East Indies and reflects on the injustices faced by the people there. The narrative combines personal sentiments with broader critiques of society, making it a poignant commentary on the state of colonialism and human rights. The opening of the work presents a correspondence in which Multatuli expresses his complex feelings toward a named Doctor in Literature, blending personal anecdotes with deeper considerations of social responsibility and human dignity. He discusses the plight of the impoverished, particularly emphasizing the harsh realities faced by families and the indifference of those in power. A dialogue emerges between a character seeking assistance and another who reflects on the true meaning of love, burden, and the societal neglect of the vulnerable. Overall, the beginning establishes a serious yet introspective tone, setting the stage for a thought-provoking exploration of these critical themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dutch literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41060 81899 81899