Schetsen, Eerste bundel by Herman Heijermans

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Author Heijermans, Herman, 1864-1924
Title Schetsen, Eerste bundel
Note Reading ease score: 87.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Narcis -- Verhaaltje -- Huishouden -- Van een juffrouw -- Poes -- De Mof -- Tante Riek -- Nacht -- Bartje -- Binnenhuis-ideaal -- Droom -- Grootmoedertje -- Proletariërs -- Prinses Colibri -- Bloemen -- Meissie -- Warrem -- Fondant -- Grietje -- Schim -- Bal in een stal -- Mintenee -- Zusters -- Van twee ongetrouwde meisjes en een hond -- Doode -- Naaimugje -- Bloedspat -- Amstel -- Oudejaar -- Poppenwinkel -- Rouw -- Kliniek -- Avondverhaaltje -- Engagement -- Kamerhoek -- Gemengd bericht -- Kunstenaars-emotie -- Bezoek -- Dolce far niente -- Mopje -- Leeg verhaaltje -- Droge vrouwtje.
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Summary "Schetsen, Eerste bundel" by Herman Heijermans is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories capture fleeting moments and observations of everyday life, often infused with a blend of introspection and social commentary that reflects the human experience and societal norms of the time. The work appears to delve into various characters and situations, highlighting the coexistence of beauty and sorrow in the mundane. The opening of the collection introduces readers to a character named Samuel Falkland, who leaves a gathering with three delicate white narcissi. As he navigates the city streets, he reflects on the beauty of the flowers against the backdrop of urban life, which is marked by his interactions with strangers. Falkland's initial appreciation for the narcissi turns into a contrast of emotions as he encounters a man who sullies their beauty with tobacco smoke, leading to feelings of hostility. This juxtaposition of beauty and degradation, as well as Falkland’s contemplative nature, sets the tone for the stories that follow, inviting readers into a world rich with sensory details and personal reflections on life and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 34154
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Most Recently Updated Dec 23, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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