Jan en Florence by Louis Couperus
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"Jan en Florence" by Louis Couperus is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the character of a reflective narrator reminiscing about his experiences in Spain and contrasting them with his love for Florence, where he feels a deep connection to the city's artistic heritage. Through this reflection, the themes of nostalgia, personal identity, and the tension between the old and the new emerge. The opening portion
introduces the narrator's recent return to Florence after a trip to Spain. As he muses over his experiences, he reveals a sense of longing for the artistic treasures of Florence, which he considers personally his, contrasting this with his lack of connection to Spanish art. The arrival of his friend Jan adds another layer, as Jan's dismissive comments challenge the narrator's romanticized view of Florence, prompting an exploration of the city's evolving identity amidst changing times. This sets the stage for a deeper contemplation of art, life, and friendship as the narrator grapples with modernity and nostalgia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Couperus, Louis, 1863-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | Jan en Florence |
| Contents | Jan en Florence -- Vreemdelingenhaat -- De Gioconda, futuristen en vreemdelingen -- Sentimentalisme tegen Futurisme -- De droomen -- De spreeuwen -- Un uomo finito -- Korte notities -- Lentestemming -- Mannelijk toilet -- De maskers -- Conversatie. |
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Produced by Anna Tuinman, Eline Visser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Essays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27487 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 558 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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