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A quiet town awakens to the curious presence of a small, restless figure named Sprotje, whose boundless energy turns everyday routines into unexpected adventures. From the moment he slips into the market square, his playful antics ripple through the lives of neighbors, sparking laughter, mild chaos, and a fresh perspective on what it means to belong.
As Sprotje’s reputation spreads, he finds himself drawn into a modest but heartfelt mission that tests his optimism. The first act follows his attempts to help a friend in need, revealing a community stitched together by simple kindness and the occasional misunderstanding. Listeners will feel the charm of ordinary moments magnified by Sprotje’s earnest spirit, setting the tone for a story that balances humor with gentle insight.
The opening lays a foundation of warm relationships and small‑scale challenges, inviting you to accompany Sprotje as he learns that even the tiniest gestures can ripple outward, shaping the world around him.
Language
nl
Duration
~20 minutes (19K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
Release date
Dec 26, 2013
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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1868–1957
A Dutch novelist and poet known for vivid, realistic storytelling, she first won readers with early fiction such as Sprotje and later collaborated closely with her husband, Carel Scharten. Her career stretched from the late 19th century into the mid-20th, and even included an Olympic bronze medal for literature.
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