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Title:
Om en door den Peloponnesus
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909
Note: Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Om en door den Peloponnesus" by B. de Jandin is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the author's experiences and observations as he travels through the Peloponnesian region of Greece, reflecting on both the natural beauty and the cultural history of the land. The narrative promises to offer insights into the contrasts of the ancient ruins and the contemporary life of the Greek people, providing a thoughtful exploration of Greece's past and present. The opening of the narrative describes the author's arrival in Athens and his subsequent decision to travel to the Peloponnesus after feeling disenchanted by the arid Attic landscape. He vividly paints his impressions of Athens, contrasting its grand historical ruins with the surrounding desolation. As he prepares for his journey, he highlights the local customs and the vibrant social atmosphere he encounters at a café and the bustling port of Piraeus. Setting off on the boat to Corinth, he shares his mixed emotions about the journey, observations of the people aboard, and the stark beauty of the Greek landscape, ultimately foreshadowing the rich experiences that await him in the Peloponnesian countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jandin, B. de
EBook No.: 24448
Published: Jan 28, 2008
Downloads: 139
Language: Dutch
Subject: Greece -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Om en door den Peloponnesus
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909
Note: Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net/
Summary: "Om en door den Peloponnesus" by B. de Jandin is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the author's experiences and observations as he travels through the Peloponnesian region of Greece, reflecting on both the natural beauty and the cultural history of the land. The narrative promises to offer insights into the contrasts of the ancient ruins and the contemporary life of the Greek people, providing a thoughtful exploration of Greece's past and present. The opening of the narrative describes the author's arrival in Athens and his subsequent decision to travel to the Peloponnesus after feeling disenchanted by the arid Attic landscape. He vividly paints his impressions of Athens, contrasting its grand historical ruins with the surrounding desolation. As he prepares for his journey, he highlights the local customs and the vibrant social atmosphere he encounters at a café and the bustling port of Piraeus. Setting off on the boat to Corinth, he shares his mixed emotions about the journey, observations of the people aboard, and the stark beauty of the Greek landscape, ultimately foreshadowing the rich experiences that await him in the Peloponnesian countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jandin, B. de
EBook No.: 24448
Published: Jan 28, 2008
Downloads: 139
Language: Dutch
Subject: Greece -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.