This book was created by Louis Marie-Anne Couperus, one of the major Dutch writers, in 1918. The story tells of two very old people who keep a terrible secret from the time they lived in the Dutch East...

Louis Couperus' novel 'The Tour' is a captivating work of fiction that delves into the complexities of human relationships and society in the late 19th century Dutch East Indies. Couperus' eloquent prose...

In the novel 'Dr. Adriaan' by Louis Couperus, the reader is taken on a journey through the complexities of human nature and societal expectations. Written in a refined and introspective literary style,...

Louis Couperus's 'Small Souls' is a poignant novel that delves into the complex inner lives of a wealthy Dutch family living in colonial Indonesia. Couperus masterfully captures the stifling environment...

In Louis Couperus' 'Footsteps of Fate', readers are taken on a journey through the complexities of human relationships, focusing on the themes of fate, love, and betrayal. Couperus' intricate prose style...

Louis Couperus' novel, 'The Law Inevitable', is a compelling work that delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of our actions. Written in a style that combines naturalism with...

Louis Couperus's novel 'The Later Life' is a poignant exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the passage of time. Set in the late 19th century in the Netherlands, the book follows...

Louis Couperus' 'The Inevitable' is a thought-provoking novel that delves into themes of fate, love, and the complexities of human relationships. Written in a poetic and introspective style, Couperus...

Louis Couperus' 'The Hidden Force' is a groundbreaking novel that delves into the complexities of cultural clash and colonialism in Dutch East Indies during the late 19th century. Written in a vivid and...

In 'The Twilight of the Souls' by Louis Couperus, the reader is transported to the world of fin de siècle Netherlands, where themes of decadence and spiritual crisis are explored through the lives of...

Louis Couperus' novel 'Dr. Adriaan' is a captivating exploration of the human psyche, written in a naturalistic style that delves deep into the complexities of the human experience. Set in the late 19th...

Louis Couperus' 'Small Souls' is a captivating novel that beautifully depicts the lives of the bourgeois society in early 20th century Holland. The narrative style of the book is rich and immersive, drawing...

This book was created by Louis Marie-Anne Couperus, one of the major Dutch writers, in 1918. The story tells of two very old people who keep a terrible secret from the time they lived in the Dutch East...

Cecile, a beautiful young window, falls in love with a notorious womanizer, and for that reason must endure intense suffering and pain in the midst of polite society. Ecstasy's tranquil setting in late...

A mystical Javan prince and a promiscuous wife are twin challenges to Dutch Commissioner Van Oudijck's seemingly impregnable authority. As he struggles to maintain control of his district and his family,...

Eline Vere is a passionate and rebellious young socialite, living in The Hague in the late 19th century. Driven by a highly active imagination, she attempts to escape the narrow confines of her bourgeois...

Cornélie de Retz Van Loo, a 23-year-old recently divorced socialite, tries to begin a new life in Italy, with mixed feelings. After spending time in Rome, however, she discovers that Italy itself can...

Louis Couperus's 'The Hidden Force' is a captivating exploration of the clash between Western and Eastern cultures in colonial Indonesia. This literary masterpiece beautifully blends elements of naturalism...

Louis Couperus' novel 'Old People and the Things That Pass' explores the theme of time passing and its effects on individuals and society. The book is a poignant reflection on aging, memory, and the inevitable...

In Louis Couperus's 'Ecstasy, A Study of Happiness,' the author delves into the complexities of true happiness and the human quest for fulfillment. Through a series of interconnected stories, Couperus...

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,...

Louis Couperus' 'Old People and the Things That Pass' is a poignant novel that delves into the complexities of aging, memory, and loss. Written in a lyrical and introspective style, the book transports...

Louis Couperus's novel, 'Eline Vere', is a poignant portrayal of a young woman's struggle with societal expectations and personal desires in late 19th-century Hague. The book features a beautifully descriptive...

»Sind Sie fertig, Herr Westhove?« »Ja«, sagte Frank und grub noch schnell den letzten Buchstaben ein. Sie sah zu und bemerkte, dass er für sie »Eva Rhodes« in das Holz geschnitten hatte, mit sehr schönen,...

»Sind Sie fertig, Herr Westhove?« »Ja«, sagte Frank und grub noch schnell den letzten Buchstaben ein. Sie sah zu und bemerkte, dass er für sie »Eva Rhodes« in das Holz geschnitten hatte, mit sehr schönen,...

This book was created by Louis Marie-Anne Couperus, one of the major Dutch writers, in 1918. The story tells of two very old people who keep a terrible secret from the time they lived in the Dutch East...

Constance van der Welcke returns to the Hague and the bosom of her family after a twenty year exile caused by a marital indiscretion and divorce from the Dutch ambassador to Rome. Wanting only to be accepted...

Cornélie is een moderne vrouw. Ze verlaat haar echtgenoot, vertrekt uit Den Haag, neemt in Rome haar intrek in een pension en schrijft een pamflet tegen het huwelijk. Haar jaren met een man die haar mishandelde...

Louis Couperus zet de mythologische figuren Eros en Psyche naar zijn hand, in deze sprookjesachtige hervertelling. Psyche, uit het Rijk van het Verleden, gaat in het Rijk van het Heden op zoek naar de...

In the original myth of Cupid and Psyche, the goddess Venus becomes jealous of Psyche's celebrated beauty and instructs her son, Cupid, to make her fall in love with a monstrous creature. However, when...