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116 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
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Description
Couperus (1863-1923) is considered one of the foremost figures in Dutch literature. This novel was originally published in 1890 and appeared in Clara Bell's English translation with an introduction by Edmund Gosse in the following year.
Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 60%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
informative 20%
tense 20%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, ViolenceModerate
Gaslighting, Suicide
116 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Couperus (1863-1923) is considered one of the foremost figures in Dutch literature. This novel was originally published in 1890 and appeared in Clara Bell's English translation with an introduction by Edmund Gosse in the following year.
Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 60%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
informative 20%
tense 20%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, ViolenceModerate
Gaslighting, Suicide