Minnebrieven; Over Vrijen-Arbeid in Nederlandsch Indië; Indrukken van den dag
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"Minnebrieven; Over Vrijen-Arbeid in Nederlandsch Indië; Indrukken van den dag" by Multatuli is a collection of letters and reflections written in the late 19th century. The work addresses social issues related to labor in the Dutch East Indies and reflects on the injustices faced by the people there. The narrative combines personal sentiments with broader critiques of society, making it a poignant commentary on the state of colonialism and human rights. The
opening of the work presents a correspondence in which Multatuli expresses his complex feelings toward a named Doctor in Literature, blending personal anecdotes with deeper considerations of social responsibility and human dignity. He discusses the plight of the impoverished, particularly emphasizing the harsh realities faced by families and the indifference of those in power. A dialogue emerges between a character seeking assistance and another who reflects on the true meaning of love, burden, and the societal neglect of the vulnerable. Overall, the beginning establishes a serious yet introspective tone, setting the stage for a thought-provoking exploration of these critical themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Multatuli, 1820-1887 |
|---|---|
| Title | Minnebrieven; Over Vrijen-Arbeid in Nederlandsch Indië; Indrukken van den dag |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Dutch literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41060 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 435 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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