Project Gutenberg 2015-10-14 Public domain in the USA. 201 Hildebrand 1814 1903 Beets, Nicolaas Beets, Nicolaus Wocquier, Léon 1821 1864 Wocquier, Leon La chambre obscure Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.) "La chambre obscure" by Hildebrand is a collection of observational sketches on Dutch life written in the mid-19th century. The work reflects a series of vignettes capturing societal norms, experiences, and characters in the Netherlands, showcasing the author's keen eye for detail and humor. The opening portion introduces various themes surrounding childhood, societal expectations, and the intricacies of human behavior, giving readers a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of Dutch culture. At the start of the narrative, the author sets a nostalgic tone that celebrates the innocence of childhood through vivid descriptions of young boys at play. The text contrasts the carefree nature of childhood with the constraints of adulthood and societal pressures. The narrator reflects on the joys and tribulations of being a child, hinting at the inevitable loss of innocence that comes with growing up. With a sharp yet tender approach, Hildebrand weaves a tapestry of life lessons, poignant observations, and humor, drawing readers into a world that feels both particular to its time and universal in its themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr Dutch literature -- Translations into French PT Text FR Littérature Category: Short Stories 504641 2025-07-20T06:58:17.621333 text/html 483661 2024-10-22T23:16:10 text/html 241697 2025-07-20T06:58:22.847324 application/epub+zip 248936 2025-07-20T06:58:18.334312 application/epub+zip 248934 2025-07-20T06:58:17.975341 application/epub+zip 378524 2025-07-20T06:58:26.496305 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359633 2025-07-20T06:58:22.384297 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359690 2022-09-22T17:02:43.329927 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479710 2025-07-20T06:58:17.152340 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 459937 2024-10-22T23:16:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17111 2025-07-20T06:58:26.627302 application/rdf+xml 8163 2025-07-20T06:58:18.050315 image/jpeg 1835 2025-07-20T06:58:18.013313 image/jpeg 224260 2025-07-20T06:58:17.666352 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