Project Gutenberg 2015-10-14 Public domain in the USA. 44 Hildebrand 1814 1903 Beets, Nicolaas Beets, Nicolaus Wocquier, Léon 1821 1864 Wocquier, Leon La chambre obscure Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.) "La chambre obscure" by Hildebrand is a collection of observational sketches on Dutch life written in the mid-19th century. The work reflects a series of vignettes capturing societal norms, experiences, and characters in the Netherlands, showcasing the author's keen eye for detail and humor. The opening portion introduces various themes surrounding childhood, societal expectations, and the intricacies of human behavior, giving readers a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of Dutch culture. At the start of the narrative, the author sets a nostalgic tone that celebrates the innocence of childhood through vivid descriptions of young boys at play. The text contrasts the carefree nature of childhood with the constraints of adulthood and societal pressures. The narrator reflects on the joys and tribulations of being a child, hinting at the inevitable loss of innocence that comes with growing up. With a sharp yet tender approach, Hildebrand weaves a tapestry of life lessons, poignant observations, and humor, drawing readers into a world that feels both particular to its time and universal in its themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fr Dutch literature -- Translations into French PT Text FR Littérature Browsing: Language & Communication Browsing: Literature 504514 504519 2024-09-21T04:35:14.187473 2023-09-21T14:24:21.094613 text/html text/html 483661 2024-04-02T13:14:10 text/html 241638 2024-09-21T04:35:20.213468 application/epub+zip 248955 2024-09-21T04:35:15.217463 application/epub+zip 248955 2024-09-21T04:35:14.583477 application/epub+zip 378550 2024-09-21T04:35:24.357401 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359653 2024-09-21T04:35:19.841470 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359690 2022-09-22T17:02:43.329927 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479709 479725 2024-09-21T04:35:13.588471 2023-09-21T14:24:20.381627 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 459942 2024-04-02T13:20:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16652 2024-09-21T04:35:24.640396 application/rdf+xml 8163 2024-09-21T04:35:14.904439 image/jpeg 1835 2024-09-21T04:35:14.866667 image/jpeg 224218 2024-09-21T04:35:14.238507 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