De vreemde plant
- Approximate level
- B2
- Length
- 25,568 words
- Reading time
- 2 h 8 min
- Chapters
- 31
- Language
- Dutch
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2008
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This novel by Herman Robbers, published in 1916, offers a glimpse into early twentieth century Dutch literature. The prose is lyrical and introspective, focusing on the inner emotional life and memories of the protagonist. For a learner, the vocabulary is evocative and descriptive, though the sentence structures can be somewhat complex and poetic. It is a suitable choice if you are interested in psychological themes and a more formal, classic writing style that explores the transition from childhood to adulthood.
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