The Twilight of the Souls by Louis Couperus
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"The Twilight of the Souls" by Louis Couperus is a novel written in the early 20th century. It is the third installment in a series known as "The Book of the Small Souls" and explores profound psychological themes intertwined with family dynamics. The narrative mainly centers around Gerrit, a father and husband grappling with the weight of his responsibilities and his own existential fears, particularly regarding his brother Ernst, who experiences a
severe mental crisis. At the start of the novel, Gerrit awakens after a night of indulgence, feeling heavy and disoriented, which sets the stage for his deeper struggles with both physical and emotional burdens. He interacts with his children, revealing a jovial and affectionate side, but beneath that facade lies an abiding fear of mortality and the well-being of his family. Following a frantic visit from his sister-in-law Dorine, who brings news of Ernst’s apparent madness, Gerrit experiences a mixture of confusion and concern. The opening chapters paint a rich portrait of family life, interspersed with Gerrit's internal conflicts and a growing sense of dread about his brother's mental state, as the unfolding drama hints at broader themes of mental health and the weight of familial ties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Couperus, Louis, 1863-1923 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921 |
| Title | The Twilight of the Souls |
| Note | The Books of the Small Souls, Vol. 3 |
| Credits | Christine Bell and Marc D'Hooghe |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Netherlands -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34458 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2010 |
| Last Update | Mar 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 414 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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