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050 4 _aPT
100 1 _aBrink, Jan ten,
_d1834-1901
245 1 0 _aNederlandsche dames en heeren: Novellen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-03-05
508 _aE-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"Nederlandsche dames en heeren: Novellen" by Jan ten Brink is a collection of novellas likely written in the late 19th century. The text opens with a lively scene aboard the fregat Ajax, where passengers are engaged in light banter and moments of joy during their voyage, creating a vivid picture of life at sea during that period. The opening section introduces characters such as Mevrouw Muntingh, who reflects on her recent loss, and the sergeant Van Laar, who finds camaraderie with the children aboard. The beginning of the collection sets a dramatic tone with the abrupt death of Sergeant Van Laar after a brief illness, leaving the passengers to grapple with their grief while navigating the routine of life on the ship. The sound of waves and the impending burial at sea create an atmosphere of melancholy and reflection. Meanwhile, young Marie Muntingh expresses her desire to honor Van Laar's memory by preserving his belongings, highlighting themes of loss, friendship, and the impact of personal sacrifice against the backdrop of their impending return to the Netherlands. This poignant introduction offers a blend of vivid characterization and emotional depth, inviting readers into the intricate social dynamics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42269
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