Author |
Gewin, Bernardus, 1812-1873 |
Commentator |
Laak, W.F.C. van, 1841-1923 |
Title |
Reisontmoetingen van Joachim Polsbroekerwoud en zijne Vrienden
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Note |
Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
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Summary |
"Reisontmoetingen van Joachim Polsbroekerwoud en zijne Vrienden" by Bernardus Gewin is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative follows the adventures of the protagonist, Joachim Polsbroekerwoud, and his friends as they embark on a trip to Germany and Switzerland. With a humorous tone influenced by the works of Charles Dickens, the book explores the characters' interactions and experiences during their journey, embodying a light-hearted yet insightful depiction of society. The opening of the novel introduces us to Joachim Polsbroekerwoud, a well-natured and calm character who is preparing for a journey with his four companions. It paints a picture of their diverse personalities, from the charming yet vain Eduard van Torteltak to the melancholic August Holstaff, who seeks out human suffering and emotions. As the friends gather, their banter reveals their quirks and aspirations while providing a glimpse into the camaraderie that defines their group. The narrative sets the stage for their impending adventures, highlighting both the excitement and potential challenges they may face on their travel odyssey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Dutch |
LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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Subject |
Germany -- Description and travel
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Subject |
Switzerland -- Description and travel
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Subject |
Netherlands -- Description and travel
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
26100 |
Release Date |
Jul 21, 2008 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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