Schetsen uit Zeeland by Charles de Coster
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"Schetsen uit Zeeland" by Anonymous is a collection of sketches likely written in the late 19th century. The work appears to focus on the author's observations and reflections about Zeeland, a province in the Netherlands, combining personal experiences with historical insights. As the narrative unfolds, it highlights the return of a Dutchman to his homeland along with a foreign friend, both of whom engage deeply with the region's landscapes and local culture.
The beginning of the narrative sets the scene with a warm May day in 1873 as the characters embark on a steamship journey to Zeeland. The author paints vivid imagery of the surroundings, emphasizing the beauty of the Schelde river, the intricate relationship between the land and the sea, and the historical struggles of the Zeeland province against the encroaching waters. Through conversations and observations on the boat, the narrative hints at the profound attachment of the local people to their land and history, symbolized by the motto "Luctor et Emergo"—I struggle and emerge. The text is rich in descriptive language and reflects a nostalgic appreciation for both the natural beauty and the complex past of Zeeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Coster, Charles de, 1827-1879 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Dillens, Adolf Alexander, 1821-1877 |
| Title |
Schetsen uit Zeeland De Aarde en haar volken, Jaargang 1875 |
| Note | Edited translation of Charles de Coster's "La Zélande" which appeared in Le Tour du Monde (1874). |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DJ: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands |
| Subject | Zeeland (Netherlands : Province) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48669 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 354 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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