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By Cyriel Buysse
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A first-person travelogue traces an extended automobile tour through varied regions, combining vivid roadside observation with practical notes on driving and mechanical troubles. The narrator contrasts the car's freedom with rail travel, sketches provincial towns, coastal promenades, fairs and religious sites, and recounts episodic encounters that range from humorous to alarming. Portraits of landscape and local life alternate with reflections on speed, risk and the particular pleasures of discovering off‑beat places accessible only by car.

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Cyriel Buysse

Cyriel Buysse was a Belgian author known for his contributions to Dutch literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works often explore themes of rural life and the complexities of human relationships. Buysse's storytelling is characterized by its vivid depictions of the Flemish countryside and its inhabitants. One of his notable works, 't Bolleken, showcases his ability to blend humor with poignant social commentary. Throughout his career, he wrote several other significant titles, including Broeder en Zuster and De Zwarte Kost, which further solidified his reputation as a key figure in the literary heritage of Belgium.

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