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_aBorel, Henri, _d1869-1933 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aWijsheid en schoonheid uit Indië |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-03-10 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by J. H. Berends and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Wijsheid en schoonheid uit Indië" by Henri Borel is a reflective travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the cultural and philosophical insights that the author gains during his experiences in the Dutch East Indies, juxtaposing his Western perspective with the richness of Eastern life and spirituality. The book likely explores themes of beauty, wisdom, and the contrasts between cultures. The opening of the narrative captures the author's anticipation and introspection as he prepares to leave his isolated post on the island of Tandjong Pinang to travel to Singapore. He envelops the reader in vivid descriptions of his surroundings, detailing the oppressive heat, the muted vitality of life in the tropics, and the alluring yet alien promise of the larger world beyond. As he boards the boat, he marvels at the landscape and contemplates the contrasting emotions of liberation and alienation that emerge from living far from the "great life" of civilization. This initial segment sets the stage for a journey not just across geographical boundaries but also through the complex layers of identity and belonging in a colonial context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSingapore -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aIndonesia -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aIndonesia -- Social life and customs | ||
| 653 | _aSingapore -- Social life and customs | ||
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