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De Geschiedenis van Woutertje Pieterse, Deel 2 : Uit de 'ideen' verzameld
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Multatuli, 1820-1887
- Language:
- Dutch
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "De Geschiedenis van Woutertje Pieterse, Deel 2" by Multatuli is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work continues to explore the life of Woutertje Pieterse, a boy whose experiences reflect the complexities of society, power, and human nature. Through his journey, Wouter navigates various social interactions and encounters that challenge his perceptions, particularly in relation to authority and personal integrity. The opening of this second part introduces a bustling atmosphere in Amsterdam as Wouter prepares for an extravagant event honoring foreign dignitaries. He is caught up in the grandiosity of the occasion, observing the reactions of the masses and feeling both a part of and alienated from the spectacle. As he finds himself amid the crowd, Wouter experiences a range of emotions, from exhilaration to confusion. The scene juxtaposes the superficiality of social status with deeper reflections on his identity, touching upon themes of shame and innocence while foreshadowing the challenges he will face in reconciling his self-worth against societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woutertje_Pieterse
- Release date is 2009-12-24
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