| Author |
Kloos-Reyneke van Stuwe, Jeanne, 1874-1951 |
| Title |
Het vroolijke leven
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
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| Summary |
"Het vroolijke leven" by Jeanne Kloos-Reyneke van Stuwe is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Max van den Heuvel, a young man struggling with the frustration of his mundane existence and aspirations for something greater. As he grapples with feelings of inadequacy and the desire for a more fulfilling life, the narrative delves into his ambitions and the social dynamics affecting him. At the start of the novel, Max is depicted in a small, stifling room, reflecting on the banality of his daily life as a clerk earning an inadequate wage. He is restless and dissatisfied, acknowledging his potential for greatness that feels unfulfilled due to his current circumstances. In his search for a way out, he considers various professions, only to come to a sudden realization that he wants to start a women's magazine. The appearance of his friend Robert Roodhaar brings further energy to his ambition as they discuss the development of this magazine, named "Eva," highlighting their youthful optimism and plans to attract female readers. The early chapters articulate Max's vibrant inner life and foreshadow the complexities he will face as he pursues his dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24386 |
| Release Date |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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