H. van Brakel, Ing. B.O.W. : Oorspronkelijke roman by P. A. Daum

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Author Daum, P. A. (Paul Adriaan), 1849-1898
Title H. van Brakel, Ing. B.O.W. : Oorspronkelijke roman
Original Publication Leiden: A.W. Sijthoff, 1875.
Credits Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Summary "H. van Brakel, Ing. B.O.W.: Oorspronkelijke roman" by P.A. Daum is a fictional narrative likely crafted in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Herman Van Brakel, a government engineer in a colonial setting, and his struggles with personal finances, societal expectations, and domestic life with his wife Lucie. As their household grows increasingly chaotic and their financial situation deteriorates, the novel explores themes of responsibility, societal pressures, and the complexities of marital dynamics." "The opening of this narrative introduces readers to the evening routines of the Van Brakel household, detailing the tension between Herman's professional ambitions and his domestic responsibilities. Lucie is presented as a dedicated wife and mother, managing a chaotic home life filled with young children, while Van Brakel is portrayed as a charming yet reckless man who frequently indulges in gambling at the local club. His growing debts and dissatisfaction with his work-life balance set the stage for conflict as he navigates the pressures of providing for his family amidst the backdrop of colonial society. The dynamic between Herman and Lucie hints at underlying tensions, particularly regarding their financial struggles, providing a basis for the unfolding drama." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Indonesia -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 71591
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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