Plus-Que-Parfait

Cyriel BuysseProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.3

Word count: 97K words
Chapters: 10

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Plus-Que-Parfait by Cyriel BuysseAuthor: Buysse, Cyriel, 1859-1932,Language: Dutch, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Dec 17, 2005

Editor's review

This is a Dutch-language work by the Belgian author Cyriel Buysse, released by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain eBook. Buysse was an important novelist in Flemish literature, and his works mostly focus on village life and local society, with a realist tone. The book is short and in Dutch, making it a rare free source text for readers learning Dutch or studying the literature of the Low Countries. Because the Project Gutenberg edition is intended for public-domain distribution and the text was prepared by volunteers, it may retain early spelling or typographical conventions; readers should focus on understanding the content rather than expecting a meticulously edited edition. For Chinese readers, this book is better suited as supplementary reading for language learning or regional literary study than as a first choice for casual reading. If you are looking for a short, freely available Dutch source text to practice with, it is worth a try.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers learning Dutch who need short source texts for reading practice
Students and enthusiasts studying Belgian or Flemish literature
Collectors interested in public-domain literature in smaller European languages

Not a good fit for

General readers with no Dutch who want a Chinese translation
Professional textual scholars seeking a meticulously edited authoritative edition
Casual readers who prefer long plots and strong storytelling

Reading tips

Read through once for the gist before looking up words paragraph by paragraph, to reduce frustration on a first reading.
Use a Dutch-Chinese dictionary or online translation tools, noting high-frequency words as you read.
After finishing, write a hundred-character summary in Chinese to check whether you have grasped the main thread.
If studying the author, read him alongside other Flemish realist writers for comparison.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is there a Chinese translation of this book?

According to the available information, this book is a Dutch-language source text released by Project Gutenberg, and no information about a Chinese translation is mentioned. Chinese readers who need a Chinese version will have to look for other publishing channels; this book itself is not a substitute for a Chinese translation.

Can I read it if my Dutch is not very good?

The book is fairly short and suitable for learners with some Dutch foundation, but complete beginners will find it difficult. It is advisable to first master basic grammar and common words, then work through it paragraph by paragraph with a dictionary, treating it as language practice material rather than light reading.

Who was the author, Buysse?

Cyriel Buysse was a Belgian writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries who wrote in Dutch and belonged to the Flemish literary tradition. His works mostly depict local society and village life, with a realist tendency. This book is one of his public-domain works; for its specific content, please refer to the original text.

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About the author

Cyriel Buysse Author · Belgian · 1859–1932

Cyriel Buysse (1859–1932) was a Belgian Flemish novelist and playwright and a representative of Flemish naturalism; he took part in founding the literary magazine Van Nu en Straks. He drew mainly on Flemish rural and regional life, writing with a cool, ironic touch and a keen eye for the everyday circumstances of peasants and small-town figures. His representative works include 'The Van Paemel Family', 'The Life of Rozeke van Dalen' (in two parts) and 'The Little Donkey'. This library holds 17 of his works, including 'From Flanders', 'Guustje and Zieneken: Sketches of Peasant Life', 'Brother and Sister', 'The Black Food' and 'The Merry Journey', spanning short sketches, longer fiction and drama. Public information is limited, so biographical details are omitted here, yet his work remains representative of the Flemish naturalist tradition.