| Author |
Hebbelynck, Th. |
| Title |
In Roemenië
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1906
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team
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| Summary |
"In Roemenië" by Th. Hebbelynck is a travel narrative likely written in the early 20th century. This account chronicles a journey through Romania, exploring its landscapes, historical significance, and cultural nuances, while also reflecting upon the intricacies of non-modern life in the region. The narrative likely weaves together interactions with locals and observations of the country’s diverse population, including the Romanians and the Gypsies. The opening of the narrative introduces the traveler’s journey from Budapest to Pétrozény, emphasizing the contrast between rural traditions and urban modernity in Romania. The travelers engage in conversations that reveal the limited tourism in the region, which highlights a sense of discovery and adventure. The descriptions of breathtaking landscapes, primitive living conditions, and the history of the Romanian people set the stage for a deeper exploration of socio-political themes throughout the journey, including the remnants of historical oppression and the rich cultural fabric of the country. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey
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| Subject |
Romania -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13869 |
| Release Date |
Oct 26, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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