9781334136573 - Toil of Men (Classic Reprint) de Querido, I. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book paints a vivid picture of life in a Dutch coastal community during the harsh winter months. The author skillfully portrays the struggles of day labourers as they face unemployment and poverty, relying on odd jobs and meager provisions to survive. The central figure, an aging labourer named Bolk, embodies the plight of these forgotten individuals. His desperate search for work and his unwavering faith in the face of adversity highlight the resilience of the human spirit. The narrative delves into themes of social inequality, the cyclical nature of poverty, and the complex relationship between faith and suffering. Through evocative descriptions of the bleak winter landscape and the daily hardships endured by Bolk and his fellow labourers, the author offers a poignant reflection on the human condition. The book's insights into the lives of these marginalized individuals shed light on the enduring challenges of poverty and the importance of compassion and understanding. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.