Klaasje Zevenster, Deel 1

Klaasje Zevenster, deel 1

by Jacob van Lennep

Klaasje Zevenster is a classic Dutch novel that follows the life of a foundling girl named Klaasje. The story begins in Leiden, Netherlands, in the 1820s, where a group of students discover a baby girl on their doorstep on Sinterklaas Eve. They decide to raise her together, and Klaasje grows up surrounded by love and care. However, as she reaches adolescence, she is sent to a boarding school and later placed in the care of one of her 'fathers', Gerlof Bol, who has become a clergyman. This unexpected turn of events leads to new challenges and opportunities for Klaasje, exploring themes of love, family, and societal expectations.

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