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050 4 _aPT
100 1 _aLooy, Jacobus van,
_d1855-1930
245 1 0 _aGekken
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-02-04
508 _aProduced by Anna Tuinman, Eline Visser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Gekken" by Jacobus van Looy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Johan, a young artist who is navigating the complexities of friendship, ambition, and his creative journey while residing in a foreign land. The narrative paints a vivid picture of his experiences, from the stark contrasts of his life in Amsterdam to his artistic struggles in Italy. The opening of the novel sets the scene as Johan prepares to leave the Hôtel-Central, where he has been staying, causing him to reflect on the passage of time. He receives a letter from a friend back home that stirs up memories of camaraderie and the challenges he faced while pursuing his artistic studies. Despite the initial excitement of travel and potential recognition at a prestigious competition, Johan grapples with feelings of isolation and frustration as he struggles to reconcile his aspirations with the realities of his life as an artist abroad. The interplay of his longing for connection and the harsh judgments from his peers begins to shape a complex inner conflict, laying the groundwork for a compelling exploration of identity and artistic purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDutch literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27994
999 _c68903
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