02333cam a22003253u 4500 50018 UtSlPG 20260610134141.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 PZ Heimans, Eli, 1861-1914 Willem Roda: Een jongensboek Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-09-20 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. "Willem Roda: Een jongensboek" by Eli Heimans is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story presents the life of Willem Roda, a young boy who navigates the complexities of family, societal expectations, and personal growth against a backdrop of dramatic events that shape his journey. The narrative appears to delves into themes related to financial ruin, familial bonds, and the loss of innocence. The opening of the novel sets a festive scene in Amsterdam, where a grand celebration is taking place, presumably for the wedding of Emilia Roda, Willem's sister. As the joyful events unfold, we are introduced to Willem's family dynamics and the contrasting atmosphere of excitement and underlying tension. Just after the celebration, however, the story quickly shifts to a darker tone as Willem's father receives devastating news regarding a financial collapse that impacts their lives drastically. This juxtaposition establishes the main themes of the novel: the fragile nature of happiness and wealth, the impact of societal status, and the struggles of a family in turmoil. The narrative situates readers to witness Willem's transformation as he grapples with the new and harsh realities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Boys -- Juvenile fiction Dutch -- Australia -- Juvenile fiction Braakensiek, Joh. (Johan Coenraad), 1858-1940 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50018 90856 90856