Project Gutenberg 2015-12-07 Public domain in the USA. 91 Wit, Augusta de 1864 1939 De Wit, Augusta Orpheus in de Dessa Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpheus_in_de_dessa Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Orpheus in de Dessa" by Augusta de Wit is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a lush, tropical setting, likely suggesting a backdrop in colonial Indonesia, and it centers around a young engineer named Bake, who becomes enchanted by the local culture and music, especially that of a young Indigenous flutist named Si-Bengkok. The narrative delves into themes of connection with nature, the contrasts between Western rationality and Eastern spirituality, and the interplay of power dynamics between the colonizers and the Indigenous inhabitants. The opening of "Orpheus in de Dessa" introduces the reader to a peaceful, moonlit night where Bake, absorbed in his work, is drawn outside by the enchanting music of a traditional flutist. His attention is captivated by the sounds that seem to transcend the boundaries of reality, evoking a sense of nostalgia and a yearning for a connection to a simpler, more harmonious existence. As he listens, he reflects on his past memories, hinting at a profound shift in his perception of the world around him. This leads to a subtle exploration of the cultural depth of the local community, particularly as he encounters Si-Bengkok, whose music and storytelling pull him deeper into the rhythms and mysteries of the land. This beginning sets the stage for a narrative rich in sensory experiences, cultural encounters, and philosophical musings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. nl Culture conflict -- Fiction Musicians -- Fiction Dutch -- Indonesia -- Fiction Java (Indonesia) -- Fiction PT Text Category: Novels 156418 2025-07-20T10:19:06.183586 text/html 132481 2024-10-22T23:33:05 text/html 127775 2025-07-20T10:19:11.233558 application/epub+zip 136914 2025-07-20T10:19:08.028572 application/epub+zip 117097 2025-07-20T10:19:07.112556 application/epub+zip 215583 2025-07-20T10:19:13.281529 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195095 2025-07-20T10:19:10.409615 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140339 2022-09-23T03:54:38.055429 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107460 2025-07-20T10:19:05.620573 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87589 2024-10-22T23:33:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18102 2025-07-20T10:19:13.408541 application/rdf+xml 15141 2025-07-20T10:19:07.193566 image/jpeg 2432 2025-07-20T10:19:07.153557 image/jpeg 118353 2025-07-20T10:19:06.205578 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 nl.wikipedia