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Van Smyrna naar Holland in oorlogstijd / De Aarde en haar Volken, 1917

By Betsy van der Poel
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Een reizigersverslag van een langdurig verblijf op een landgoed bij Smyrna, waarin zowel het vredesleven met oogsten, sprinkhanenplagen en herstellende kuddes als de geleidelijke ontwrichting door oorlog beschreven wordt: dorpsbewoners op de vlucht, luchtaanvallen en bombardementen. Wanneer terugkeer naar huis mogelijk lijkt, volgen haastige afscheidsmomenten, consulair overleg en een lange treinreis met overvolle coupés, grensformaliteiten en nachtelijke ongemakken. Onderweg ontmoet de verteller uiteenlopende medereizigers en tekent zij kleine menselijke gebaren naast ergernissen. De tekst combineert persoonlijke herinneringen met praktische reisaantekeningen en indrukken van het landschap en de lokale bevolking.

About the Author

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Betsy van der Poel

Betsy van der Poel was a Dutch author known for her work during a tumultuous period in history. Her notable book, "Van Smyrna naar Holland in oorlogstijd / De Aarde en haar Volken, 1917," reflects her experiences and observations during World War I. Through her writing, she provides insights into the impact of war on society and the human condition. Van der Poel's contributions to literature offer a unique perspective on the cultural and social dynamics of her time.

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