Project Gutenberg 2006-11-06 Public domain in the USA. 114 Leipoldt, C. Louis (Christiaan Louis) 1880 1947 Leipoldt, C. Louis (Christiaan Louis) Leipoldt, Christiaan Louis Leipoldt, Louis Pheidippides Oom Gert Vertel en Ander Gedigte Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Oom Gert Vertel en Ander Gedigte" by C. Louis Leipoldt is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This work reflects the musings and memoirs of the elder character Oom Gert, as he recalls the trials and tribulations of life during a time of war, while also celebrating the beauty of nature and the Afrikaans culture. The collection captures a mixture of personal reflection and commentary on societal issues, making it relatable and poignant for its readers. The opening of this collection introduces us to Oom Gert, who is depicted as a storyteller sharing his experiences and the collective memories of his people. He speaks to a younger generation, especially focusing on the impact of war and the sacrifices made by his peers. Oom Gert begins his tale with a heartfelt invitation to listen, hinting at both the sorrow and the lessons learned through his life. His narrative sets the tone for the collection, blending nostalgia with an inherent desire to impart wisdom and connect deeply with his audience, all while utilizing vivid imagery that reflects the rich landscapes of Afrikaans life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) af Poetry PT Text South Africa Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 240828 240830 2024-10-08T14:41:40.878506 2023-09-09T05:29:55.119656 text/html text/html 243799 2006-11-06T17:26:14 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 127236 2006-11-06T17:26:14 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 135374 2024-10-08T14:41:49.172464 application/epub+zip 136195 2024-10-08T14:41:42.878471 application/epub+zip 136194 2024-10-08T14:41:41.805479 application/epub+zip 249275 2024-10-08T14:41:52.711435 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 351377 2024-10-08T14:41:47.935463 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 350547 2022-09-09T10:54:07.305940 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154420 154336 2024-10-08T14:41:39.240487 2023-09-09T05:29:53.750672 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 154115 2006-11-06T17:26:12 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 56187 2006-11-06T17:26:14 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 20194 2024-10-08T14:41:52.973423 application/rdf+xml 11997 2024-10-08T14:41:41.916491 image/jpeg 2188 2024-10-08T14:41:41.861531 image/jpeg 127366 2024-10-08T14:41:40.897507 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog af.wikipedia en.wikipedia