Uit Ouden Tijd

Louwerse, Pieter, 1840-1909Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 142K words
Chapters: 15

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.Uit Ouden Tijd by Pieter LouwerseAuthor: Louwerse, Pieter, 1840-1909,Language: Dutch, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Nov 19, 2018

Editor's review

Uit Ouden Tijd (meaning "From Olden Times") is a work of youth literature by the Dutch author Pieter Louwerse (1840–1909); the Project Gutenberg e-book is the original Dutch text. Louwerse was known for writing history and regional subjects for young readers, and this book, classified as youth literature, typically carries the flavor of telling old stories and passing on tradition and historical imagination. Its reading value lies in giving readers access to the language and narrative style of 19th-century Dutch youth literature and a sense of how that era told children about the past: stories often served to impart knowledge and moral education, and both pacing and values bear clear marks of their time. Read it as a window—both on the stories themselves and on the educational intent and period ideas behind them. For learners of Dutch or researchers of children's literary history, it is interesting material; for general readers, it is light reading for understanding Dutch storytelling traditions of the past.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Dutch learners who wish to engage with original youth literature
Readers researching 19th-century European children's and youth literature
General readers interested in Dutch historical stories and regional narratives
Readers who enjoy the atmosphere of old-time stories and accept slower pacing

Not a good fit for

Readers who read only Chinese and do not intend to engage with the Dutch original
Readers expecting modern pacing and strong plot conflict
Beginning researchers seeking scholarly annotations and systematic background

Reading tips

Read the opening chapters first to become familiar with the author's narrative tone and period language, then decide whether to read through or selectively.
Dutch learners can first read for general understanding, then select passages for close reading to build vocabulary of old-fashioned expressions and narrative language.
Connect the story content with the educational function of 19th-century youth literature to discern the ideas behind the narrative.
Read alongside background material on Dutch history to help understand the period setting and regional elements in the stories.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What language is this book in?

The original is in Dutch and is a public-domain e-book from Project Gutenberg. Readers without Dutch need translation tools or parallel materials; the barrier is relatively high for Chinese readers.

Is it suitable for children to read directly?

It is an old work aimed at young readers, but its language and ideas bear 19th-century features, which may make independent reading difficult for today's children. Adult guidance is advisable, or it can be read as material in the history of children's literature.

Do I need to know Dutch history before reading?

Systematic preparation is not necessary, but some knowledge of Dutch history and regional background will help with the setting. General readers can start with the text and look things up as needed without affecting basic reading.

What use is this book for research on children's literature?

It offers a concrete sample of 19th-century Dutch youth literature for observing narrative methods, educational intent, and value transmission of the time. As a case study, it is suitable for comparative reading with children's literature from other countries in the same period.

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About the author

Louwerse, Pieter, 1840-1909 Author

Pieter Louwerse (1840–1909) was a Dutch-language author of historical works; public information about his life and nationality is limited. Seven of his works are held in the collection, most of them popular historical reading for young people and national narratives, including Vlissinger Michiel, of Neerlands glorie ter zee, Een Delftshavensche Kwajongen of Het Leven van Luitenant-Admiraal Piet Heyn, and Goede Vaêr Tromp, biographical tales of Dutch naval commanders, as well as Willem Tell: De Zwitsersche vrijheidsheld, a reader about the Swiss hero of liberty, and Vóór vier Eeuwen, a popular history of the discovery of America. There are also short-story collections such as Uit Ouden Tijd and In het Schemeruur. His writing is known for lively narrative and for drawing on historical figures and national memory, aiming to pass on historical knowledge and patriotic feeling to young readers.