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Louis Couperus's 'The Twilight of the Souls' is a compelling novel set in the late 19th century that explores themes of decadence, morality, and societal collapse. Written in a lush and poetic style, the novel delves into the inner lives of its characters as they navigate the complexities of a changing world. Couperus's work is often compared to that of his contemporary, Oscar Wilde, for its exploration of beauty and depravity in a rapidly modernizing society. 'The Twilight of the Souls' stands out for its deep psychological insights and rich character development, making it a classic of Dutch…mehr

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Louis Couperus's 'The Twilight of the Souls' is a compelling novel set in the late 19th century that explores themes of decadence, morality, and societal collapse. Written in a lush and poetic style, the novel delves into the inner lives of its characters as they navigate the complexities of a changing world. Couperus's work is often compared to that of his contemporary, Oscar Wilde, for its exploration of beauty and depravity in a rapidly modernizing society. 'The Twilight of the Souls' stands out for its deep psychological insights and rich character development, making it a classic of Dutch literature. Louis Couperus was a prominent Dutch writer known for his exploration of the human condition and his keen observations of society. His background as a well-traveled and cultured individual no doubt influenced his ability to create such a vivid and thought-provoking work. Readers interested in psychological novels with a touch of decadence and social critique will find 'The Twilight of the Souls' a captivating read.
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.