
EDUARD KERNER
M. C. VAN DOORN
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A lively kitchen becomes the stage for Eduard’s mischievous games, as he teases his sister Rika while the rain drums against the windows. Their banter over hidden treats, a stubborn door, and a clattering stove captures the everyday chaos of a bustling household. When their father arrives, the scene expands into a warm, slightly chaotic family dinner, where music practice and playful complaints mingle with the scent of apples and plum jam.
The narrative is steeped in gentle humor and the simple pleasures of early‑20th‑century Dutch life. Listeners will hear the rhythmic chatter of a close‑knit family, the occasional scolding, and the tender moments that reveal each character’s quirks. It’s a charming portrait of childhood curiosity, sibling rivalry, and the comforting rhythm of home that invites you to smile at the small adventures hidden behind ordinary doors.
Language
nl
Duration
~5 hours (297K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Haarlem: Vincent Loosjes, 1907.
Credits
R.G.P.M. van Giesen
Release date
2023-12-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A Dutch writer and editor of children's literature, she turned personal loss and a lifelong love of reading into stories that aimed to comfort, engage, and widen a young reader’s world.
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