02270cam a22003013u 4500 44542 UtSlPG 20260610134025.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 PT Scharten-Antink, M. (Margo Sybranda Everdina), 1868-1957 Sprotje's verder leven Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-12-29 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. "Sprotje's verder leven" by M. Scharten-Antink is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the struggles of the protagonist, Sprotje, as she navigates life after the death of her mother and deals with family dynamics, social challenges, and personal growth. Central themes involve loss, the search for stability, and the complexity of familial relationships. The opening of the book introduces us to vrouw Plas, a terminally ill woman awaiting a visit from her estranged daughter, Sien, in an infirmary. As she reflects on her life, memories flood in, shedding light on her difficult relationships, particularly with Sien, who left home without a proper farewell. When Sien finally arrives, their conversation reveals undercurrents of regret and unspoken feelings, along with the caring aspect of family bonds. Meanwhile, we also meet Sprotje, Sien's sibling, who grapples with her own insecurities and the looming uncertainties of life ahead, further complicated by the fragility of relationships in the wake of their mother's demise. The juxtaposition of Sien's anticipation and Sprotje's turmoil sets the stage for exploring themes of family, longing, and the pursuit of happiness amidst adversities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dutch fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44542 85381 85381