Sprotje's verder leven by M. Scharten-Antink
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"Sprotje's verder leven" by M. Scharten-Antink is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the struggles of the protagonist, Sprotje, as she navigates life after the death of her mother and deals with family dynamics, social challenges, and personal growth. Central themes involve loss, the search for stability, and the complexity of familial relationships. The opening of the book introduces us to vrouw Plas, a terminally ill
woman awaiting a visit from her estranged daughter, Sien, in an infirmary. As she reflects on her life, memories flood in, shedding light on her difficult relationships, particularly with Sien, who left home without a proper farewell. When Sien finally arrives, their conversation reveals undercurrents of regret and unspoken feelings, along with the caring aspect of family bonds. Meanwhile, we also meet Sprotje, Sien's sibling, who grapples with her own insecurities and the looming uncertainties of life ahead, further complicated by the fragility of relationships in the wake of their mother's demise. The juxtaposition of Sien's anticipation and Sprotje's turmoil sets the stage for exploring themes of family, longing, and the pursuit of happiness amidst adversities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scharten-Antink, M. (Margo Sybranda Everdina), 1868-1957 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sprotje's verder leven |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Dutch fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44542 |
| Release Date | Dec 29, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 389 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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