Project Gutenberg 2002-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 200 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) Last Days in a Dutch Hotel (from Literature and Life) Produced by David Widger "Last Days in a Dutch Hotel (from Literature and Life)" by William Dean Howells is a reflective narrative written in the late 19th century. This work can be categorized as a travelogue or personal essay that conveys the author's experiences while staying at a hotel in Scheveningen, a seaside resort in the Netherlands, during the transition from summer to autumn. The text encapsulates themes of human connection, cultural observations, and the contemplative nature of travel, particularly as it relates to the changing seasons and the fleeting nature of hospitality. In this account, Howells observes the gradual winding down of the hotel season as guests begin to leave, marking a poignant contrast between the crowded summer days and the encroaching desolation of autumn. Through his interactions with fellow guests, including a charming German family and the fleeting presence of Dutch royalty, the author reflects on the transient relationships formed during his stay. He also contrasts the European hospitality experience with that of American hotels, emphasizing the comforting yet melancholic atmosphere of the Dutch seaside establishment as it prepares for winter. Ultimately, "Last Days in a Dutch Hotel" provides a window into Howells' contemplative journey, characterized by his appreciation for the local culture and the bittersweet nature of farewells. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Netherlands -- Description and travel PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: American Literature 54192 2025-10-02T07:14:39.786653 text/html 54013 2025-01-08T20:14:55.714926 text/html 109168 2025-10-02T07:14:45.018670 application/epub+zip 107953 2025-10-02T07:14:42.896683 application/epub+zip 85265 2025-10-02T07:14:41.759683 application/epub+zip 284610 2025-10-02T07:14:46.491638 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274899 2025-10-02T07:14:44.303652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231525 2022-09-02T09:50:10.196903 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 45202 2025-10-02T07:14:39.582683 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 44925 2021-01-08T19:38:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17636 2025-10-02T07:14:46.610621 application/rdf+xml 22159 2025-10-02T07:14:42.244638 image/jpeg 4819 2025-10-02T07:14:41.998679 image/jpeg 17761 2021-01-08T19:38:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 107980 2025-10-02T07:14:39.791678 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia