Wijsheid en schoonheid uit Indië

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Borel, Henri, 1869-1933

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Wijsheid en schoonheid uit Indië" by Henri Borel is a reflective travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the cultural and philosophical insights that the author gains during his experiences in the Dutch East Indies, juxtaposing his Western perspective with the richness of Eastern life and spirituality. The book likely explores themes of beauty, wisdom, and the contrasts between cultures. The opening of the narrative captures the author's anticipation and introspection as he prepares to leave his isolated post on the island of Tandjong Pinang to travel to Singapore. He envelops the reader in vivid descriptions of his surroundings, detailing the oppressive heat, the muted vitality of life in the tropics, and the alluring yet alien promise of the larger world beyond. As he boards the boat, he marvels at the landscape and contemplates the contrasting emotions of liberation and alienation that emerge from living far from the "great life" of civilization. This initial segment sets the stage for a journey not just across geographical boundaries but also through the complex layers of identity and belonging in a colonial context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by J. H. Berends and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2015-03-10