Project Gutenberg 2015-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 124 Hildebrand 1814 1903 Beets, Nicolaas Beets, Nicolaus Wocquier, Léon 1821 1864 Wocquier, Leon Scènes de la vie Hollandaise, par Hildebrand Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.) "Scènes de la vie Hollandaise" par Hildebrand is a collection of narrative reflections and character sketches written in the mid-19th century. The book captures various aspects of life in the Netherlands, focusing on the intricacies of personal relationships while tackling themes of illness and death. The key character introduced early in the narrative is Hildebrand himself, who reflects on his experiences and the people he encounters, particularly William Kegge, an unfortunate student whose illness casts a shadow over the story. The beginning of "Scènes de la vie Hollandaise" sets a somber tone with the depiction of the devastating effects of nervous fever as the narrator recalls witnessing the suffering of those around him, including the tragic fate of his friend William Kegge. As the narrative progresses, the story transitions to the aftermath of William's death, revealing the relationships he left behind, including a visit from his father, Jean-Adam Kegge. This opening portion not only delves into the emotional weight of loss but also introduces a vibrant cast of characters who will navigate the complexities of social status, ambition, and familial bonds within the Dutch setting. The author's descriptive language and keen observations establish an invitation for the reader to explore the social mores and vivid life experiences of 19th-century Holland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr Dutch fiction -- Translations into French PT Text FR Littérature Category: Novels Category: French Literature 629110 2025-07-20T06:08:54.656800 text/html 612868 2024-10-22T23:09:57 text/html 305351 2025-07-20T06:09:01.527741 application/epub+zip 316295 2025-07-20T06:08:55.620814 application/epub+zip 284865 2025-07-20T06:08:55.095776 application/epub+zip 491475 2025-07-20T06:09:06.035688 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 468248 2025-07-20T06:09:01.119707 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 436960 2022-09-22T15:47:03.652377 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 578665 2025-07-20T06:08:53.682300 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 558811 2024-10-22T23:09:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17644 2025-07-20T06:09:06.165673 application/rdf+xml 9432 2025-07-20T06:08:55.187708 image/jpeg 1972 2025-07-20T06:08:55.141723 image/jpeg 279292 2025-07-20T06:08:54.709740 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