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Title:
Liedekens van Bontekoe en vijf novellen
Blaauw bes, blauw bes!—'T is maar een pennelikker!—Marie—De ezelinnen—Hanna
Note: Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced Marc D'Hooghe
Summary: "Liedekens van Bontekoe en vijf novellen" by E. J. Potgieter is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around Willem IJsbrandtszoon Bontekoe, depicting his adventurous sea voyages and interactions with various peoples during his expeditions to the East Indies. This work not only explores themes of adventure and survival but also reflects on the complexities of human relationships within the context of exploration. The opening portion introduces readers to the character of Willem Bontekoe. It paints a vivid picture of his trepidation and courage as he navigates through a potentially dangerous situation involving indigenous men encountered along the river. Bontekoe's internal conflict is palpable as he grapples with fear while trying to maintain control over his destiny in this unfamiliar land. As he resorts to singing, a moment of both vulnerability and strategy, the atmosphere shifts with the men's laughter, indicating a blend of fear and humor in his experience. This initial portrayal sets the tone for Bontekoe's character as a resilient yet cautious figure confronting the uncertainties of his maritime journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Potgieter, E. J. (Everhardus Johannes), 1808-1875
EBook No.: 16842
Published: Oct 9, 2005
Downloads: 56
Language: Dutch
Subject: Poetry
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Liedekens van Bontekoe en vijf novellen
Blaauw bes, blauw bes!—'T is maar een pennelikker!—Marie—De ezelinnen—Hanna
Note: Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced Marc D'Hooghe
Summary: "Liedekens van Bontekoe en vijf novellen" by E. J. Potgieter is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around Willem IJsbrandtszoon Bontekoe, depicting his adventurous sea voyages and interactions with various peoples during his expeditions to the East Indies. This work not only explores themes of adventure and survival but also reflects on the complexities of human relationships within the context of exploration. The opening portion introduces readers to the character of Willem Bontekoe. It paints a vivid picture of his trepidation and courage as he navigates through a potentially dangerous situation involving indigenous men encountered along the river. Bontekoe's internal conflict is palpable as he grapples with fear while trying to maintain control over his destiny in this unfamiliar land. As he resorts to singing, a moment of both vulnerability and strategy, the atmosphere shifts with the men's laughter, indicating a blend of fear and humor in his experience. This initial portrayal sets the tone for Bontekoe's character as a resilient yet cautious figure confronting the uncertainties of his maritime journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Potgieter, E. J. (Everhardus Johannes), 1808-1875
EBook No.: 16842
Published: Oct 9, 2005
Downloads: 56
Language: Dutch
Subject: Poetry
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.