Louis Couperus

Small Souls (eBook, ePUB)

Intricate Family Dynamics in Colonial Indonesia
Übersetzer: Teixeira De Mattos, Alexander

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Small Souls,' Louis Couperus explores the intricate web of human relationships and the fragility of existence within the bourgeois milieu of early 20th-century Dutch society. Through a rich, lyrical narrative style that intertwines psychological depth with vivid imagery, Couperus paints a portrait of a family grappling with societal expectations, personal aspirations, and the inherent smallness of their aspirations. Set against a backdrop of affluence tinged with underlying discontent, the novel deftly captures the interplay of fate and free will, making it a poignant commentary on the existential dilemmas faced by its characters. Louis Couperus, a prominent figure in Dutch literature, was known for his keen insight into human nature and society. Born in 1863 in The Hague, he was deeply influenced by his travels and exposure to different cultures, especially during his time in the Dutch East Indies. Such experiences, combined with his own reflections on the fragility of life and the existential questions it raises, profoundly impacted his narrative style and thematic choices, paving the way for 'Small Souls' as a defining work in his career. This novel is recommended for readers interested in profound psychological explorations and critiques of societal norms. Couperus'Äôs masterful storytelling and exquisite prose create an immersive reading experience, inviting the reader to reflect on the complexities of human emotions and the subtleties of social interactions.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 293
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066159573
• Artikelnr.: 58757232

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.