Louis Couperus

Footsteps of Fate (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Fate, Love, and Betrayal in 19th-Century Europe
Übersetzer: Bell, Clara

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Footsteps of Fate," Louis Couperus masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the intricate interplay of destiny and personal agency amidst the backdrop of early 20th-century Dutch society. The novel is characterized by its lush prose, rich symbolism, and a deeply psychological approach to character development. Couperus delves into the lives of his protagonists, examining how their seemingly trivial choices reverberate through their lives, ultimately unveiling the profound implications of fate. The fluid narrative style, reflective of the Symbolist movement, invites readers to ponder the existential questions that underpin human experience. Louis Couperus, a prominent figure in Dutch literature, was heavily influenced by his own experiences and the cultural milieu of his time. Born in 1863 in The Hague, his keen observations of societal norms and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in high society permeate his works. Having lived abroad and acquainted with various cultural perspectives, Couperus infuses "Footsteps of Fate" with the philosophical depth that reflects both his life journey and eras of rapid social change, particularly the transition towards modernity. This novel is a compelling read for anyone interested in the philosophical inquiries of fate and free will explored through exquisite literary craftsmanship. Couperus's probing insights into the human condition make "Footsteps of Fate" a timeless reflection on life's uncertainties, making it essential for scholars, students, and lay readers alike.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 195
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066207526
• Artikelnr.: 58755875

Autorenporträt

Louis Marie-Anne Couperus was a Dutch author and poet who lived from June 10, 1863, to July 16, 1923. Lyric poems, psychological and historical novels, novellas, short stories, fairy tales, feuilletons, and sketches are just some of the types of writing he has done. Couperus is thought to be one of the most important people in Dutch writing. He was given the Tollensprijs (Tollens Prize) in 1923. Couperus and his wife took many trips in Europe and Asia, and he later wrote a series of travel books about those trips that came out every week. Louis Marie-Anne Couperus was born on June 10, 1863, at Mauritskade 11 in The Hague, Netherlands. She came from an Indo family that had been in the Dutch East Indies for a long time and was part of the colonial landed class. He was the eleventh and youngest child of Catharina Geertruida Reynst (1829-1893) and John Ricus Couperus (1816-1902). John Ricus Couperus was a well-known colonial official, lawyer, and landheer or lord of the private domain (particuliere land) of Tjikopo in Java. He was a great-grandson of Governor of Malacca Abraham Couperus (1752-1813) and Governor of Ambon Willem Jacob Cranssen (1762-1821). His father was related to them through a female line that goes back to the middle of the 18th century.