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100	1		_aBuysse, Cyriel, _d1859-1932
245	1	0	_aC'Était ainsi...
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2003-12-01
508			_aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe and Anne Dreze
520			_a"C'Était ainsi..." by Cyriel Buysse is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. Set in a small Flemish village, the story revolves around the lives of factory workers and the complex social dynamics within the working class, particularly focusing on the characters involved in Mr. de Beule's oil and flour mill. The opening introduces the setting and various characters, highlighting both the laborious daily routines and the intricate interpersonal relationships that develop within the confines of their work environment. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the factory’s atmosphere as well as the struggles of its workers. It begins by detailing the arrival of Mr. de Beule's steam-powered factory and establishes an environment filled with noise, toil, and camaraderie among the workers. Key figures like Bruun, the temperamental engineer; Berzeel, a former fighter with a volatile nature; and Pierken, an increasingly discontented worker stirring thoughts on social justice, are introduced alongside others who reflect the varied experiences and emotions of labor life. This introductory section sets the stage for exploring themes of social inequality, personal ambition, and the resilience of the working class in the face of hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10346
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