Proza by Jacobus van Looy
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About this eBook
| Author | Looy, Jacobus van, 1855-1930 |
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| Title | Proza |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Een dag met sneeuw -- Een mislukte dag -- Een zonnige ochtend -- Een reisindruk -- Een stierengevecht -- Het einde van een stierengevecht -- De nachtcactus -- La Mancha, uit een brief -- De dood van mijn poes -- Een tango -- Een hengelaar -- Brugge -- Londen -- Een wandeling -- Boekbeoordeeling. |
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Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni. |
| Summary | "Proza" by Jacobus van Looy is a collection of essays and stories written in the early 20th century. The work is characterized by vivid descriptions and reflections on life, art, and the human experience. With various pieces that depict scenes and emotions, it often highlights the beauty and melancholy of everyday life, set against different backdrops." "At the start of "Proza," the opening piece presents a poetic depiction of a snowy day in Venice. The atmosphere is described as tranquil yet eerie, with the snow transforming the city into a fantastical landscape, where everyday scenes are infused with a dreamlike quality. The narrative shifts through obscure alleys and iconic locations like the San Marco Square, evoking sensations of coldness and isolation while contrasting them with hints of life from the townsfolk and the majestic presence of the Basilica. This imagery sets the tone for the subsequent pieces, which explore various aspects of life and culture through equally compelling narratives." (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Spain -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Dutch |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31580 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 55 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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