Project Gutenberg 2015-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 81 Hildebrand 1814 1903 Beets, Nicolaas Beets, Nicolaus Wocquier, Léon 1821 1864 Wocquier, Leon Scènes de la vie Hollandaise, par Hildebrand Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.) "Scènes de la vie Hollandaise" par Hildebrand is a collection of narrative reflections and character sketches written in the mid-19th century. The book captures various aspects of life in the Netherlands, focusing on the intricacies of personal relationships while tackling themes of illness and death. The key character introduced early in the narrative is Hildebrand himself, who reflects on his experiences and the people he encounters, particularly William Kegge, an unfortunate student whose illness casts a shadow over the story. The beginning of "Scènes de la vie Hollandaise" sets a somber tone with the depiction of the devastating effects of nervous fever as the narrator recalls witnessing the suffering of those around him, including the tragic fate of his friend William Kegge. As the narrative progresses, the story transitions to the aftermath of William's death, revealing the relationships he left behind, including a visit from his father, Jean-Adam Kegge. This opening portion not only delves into the emotional weight of loss but also introduces a vibrant cast of characters who will navigate the complexities of social status, ambition, and familial bonds within the Dutch setting. The author's descriptive language and keen observations establish an invitation for the reader to explore the social mores and vivid life experiences of 19th-century Holland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fr Dutch fiction -- Translations into French PT Text FR Littérature Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 628984 628988 2024-09-21T03:38:14.036370 2023-09-21T13:31:27.928232 text/html text/html 612868 2024-04-02T08:55:57 text/html 305273 2024-09-21T03:38:21.807345 application/epub+zip 316309 2024-09-21T03:38:15.106396 application/epub+zip 284880 2024-09-21T03:38:14.618371 application/epub+zip 491511 2024-09-21T03:38:27.028288 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 468244 2024-09-21T03:38:21.345317 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 436960 2022-09-22T15:47:03.652377 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 578664 578680 2024-09-21T03:38:12.711403 2023-09-21T13:31:26.640214 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 558816 2024-04-02T09:20:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16657 2024-09-21T03:38:27.162293 application/rdf+xml 9432 2024-09-21T03:38:14.718355 image/jpeg 1972 2024-09-21T03:38:14.668340 image/jpeg 279247 2024-09-21T03:38:14.097371 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