Project Gutenberg 2002-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 48 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) Last Days in a Dutch Hotel (from Literature and Life) Produced by David Widger "Last Days in a Dutch Hotel (from Literature and Life)" by William Dean Howells is a reflective narrative written in the late 19th century. This work can be categorized as a travelogue or personal essay that conveys the author's experiences while staying at a hotel in Scheveningen, a seaside resort in the Netherlands, during the transition from summer to autumn. The text encapsulates themes of human connection, cultural observations, and the contemplative nature of travel, particularly as it relates to the changing seasons and the fleeting nature of hospitality. In this account, Howells observes the gradual winding down of the hotel season as guests begin to leave, marking a poignant contrast between the crowded summer days and the encroaching desolation of autumn. Through his interactions with fellow guests, including a charming German family and the fleeting presence of Dutch royalty, the author reflects on the transient relationships formed during his stay. He also contrasts the European hospitality experience with that of American hotels, emphasizing the comforting yet melancholic atmosphere of the Dutch seaside establishment as it prepares for winter. Ultimately, "Last Days in a Dutch Hotel" provides a window into Howells' contemplative journey, characterized by his appreciation for the local culture and the bittersweet nature of farewells. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Netherlands -- Description and travel PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography 54020 53962 2024-10-02T08:18:16.583767 2023-10-02T07:34:16.863200 text/html text/html 54013 53955 2024-10-02T08:18:16.793778 2023-10-02T07:34:16.995178 text/html text/html 109101 2024-10-02T08:18:22.923730 application/epub+zip 107967 2024-10-02T08:18:20.332747 application/epub+zip 85279 2024-10-02T08:18:19.046739 application/epub+zip 284608 2024-10-02T08:18:24.553740 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274899 2024-10-02T08:18:21.846731 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231525 2022-09-02T09:50:10.196903 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 45202 45195 2024-10-02T08:18:16.362774 2023-10-02T07:34:16.727167 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 44925 2021-01-08T19:38:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17761 2021-01-08T19:38:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19202 2024-10-02T08:18:24.683734 application/rdf+xml 22159 2024-10-02T08:18:19.582738 image/jpeg 4819 2024-10-02T08:18:19.313748 image/jpeg 107917 2024-10-02T08:18:16.800750 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 en.wikipedia