In the Country

Cyriel BuysseProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 294K words
Chapters: 30

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.Te Lande by Cyriel BuysseAuthor: Buysse, Cyriel, 1859-1932,Language: Dutch, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Mar 16, 2015

Editor's review

"Te Lande" is a Dutch-language work by the Belgian author Cyriel Buysse (1859–1932), made available as a free ebook by Project Gutenberg. Buysse is an important representative of Flemish literature, and his writing often depicts rural and small-town life in a realist style, focusing on the circumstances of ordinary people and on social change. As one of his works, this book offers Chinese readers an entry point for understanding the social landscape and literary style of the Flemish region from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century. The electronic edition is easy to search and convenient to read on the go, making it suitable as supplementary material for a regional-literature unit in a foreign-literature course, and also suitable for readers interested in Low Countries culture to savor slowly in their leisure time. Note that the original text is in Dutch, so reading it requires the appropriate language foundation or the assistance of dictionaries and translation tools.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Students majoring in Dutch or with a foundation in Dutch who want to engage with literature in the original language
Scholars and enthusiasts studying Flemish literature or Belgian regional literature
Cultural readers interested in the social landscape of the Low Countries in the late nineteenth century
Teachers who need free electronic texts as supplementary course materials

Not a good fit for

Readers who cannot read Dutch and are unwilling to use reference tools
General readers who want a Chinese translation and a smooth reading experience
Casual readers expecting fast-paced, genre-driven storytelling

Reading tips

First learn about Buysse's life and the background of Flemish literature before entering the main text, which can reduce obstacles to understanding.
The original text is in Dutch; read paragraph by paragraph with a Dutch–Chinese dictionary or translation tool, and note new vocabulary.
Read it alongside realist works of the same period and pay attention to the author's realist treatment of rural life.
Use the search function of the electronic edition to sort out character relationships and regional descriptions, and keep reading notes.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book a Chinese translation?

No. According to Project Gutenberg information, the language of this book is Dutch, and it is an electronic edition of the original text. Chinese readers need Dutch reading ability or the assistance of dictionaries and translation tools.

What kind of writer is Buysse?

Cyriel Buysse (1859–1932) was a Belgian writer in Flemish literature. According to public-domain general knowledge, his works mostly draw on rural and small-town life in Flanders and present the circumstances of ordinary people in a realist manner; he is one of the important authors for understanding the literature of this region.

What is a suitable way to read this ebook?

This book is a free electronic text provided by Project Gutenberg and can be opened on an e-reader or tablet, making it easy to search and take notes. It is advisable to read it in sections with dictionary tools and to pay attention to the regional and social background described in the book.

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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.