| Author |
Schendel, Arthur van, 1874-1946 |
| Title |
Een Zwerver Verliefd
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Een_zwerver_verliefd
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| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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| Summary |
"Een Zwerver Verliefd" by Arthur van Schendel is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the protagonist, Tamalone, a sensitive and introspective boy who grapples with his identity and place in the world as he transitions from childhood to adulthood. The opening chapters introduce readers to his early life, the tension with his parents, and the awakening of his affections towards both music and a young girl, setting the stage for Tamalone's subsequent adventures and emotional struggles. At the start of the story, we meet Tamalone, a thirteen-year-old boy cherished by his father while struggling to connect with his mother. The narrative unfolds as he discovers a passion for singing in a chapel under the guidance of a priest but gradually drifts into a world of daydreams and wanderings. As he grapples with feelings of restlessness and desire, we witness a pivotal moment where he assists a woman in distress, leading to his arrest and subsequent punishment. This event serves as a significant turning point, highlighting themes of rebellion, the quest for freedom, and the longing for a more fulfilling life. Tamalone's journey hints at a deeper exploration of love and self-discovery intertwined with the challenges of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35887 |
| Release Date |
Apr 16, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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