Martjie by Jan F. E. Celliers

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Author Celliers, Jan F. E. (Jan François Elias), 1865-1940
Title Martjie
Credits Jeroen Hellingman, Kobus Meyer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Martjie" by Jan F. E. Celliers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to explore the complexities of love and relationships, primarily revolving around the character Martjie, a young Afrikaans girl, and Roelof, a young man with whom she shares a growing attraction. The narrative hints at themes of societal expectations, personal identity, and emotional struggles in the context of a rural Afrikaans setting. The opening of the novel sets a tranquil, warm afternoon scene at the farmstead, emphasizing the peacefulness of the environment. The initial chapters introduce Roelof, who has come to stay with Oom Koot and Tant Mieta, the older couple who take him in, and suggest that romantic tensions are beginning to form between him and Martjie. Their interactions are characterized by playful teasing and subtle feelings of attraction, despite Martjie’s internal conflict about her emotions. As families and friendships intermingle on the farm, a comparison is drawn between pleasant everyday happenings and the potential for deeper romantic connections, hinting at underlying tensions and the evolving dynamics of youthful love. The narrative is rich with sensory details, painting a vivid picture of both the characters and their surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Afrikaans
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Afrikaans poetry
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EBook-No. 65991
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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