Dionyzos by Louis Couperus

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Author Couperus, Louis, 1863-1923
Title Dionyzos
Original Publication Netherlands: L. J. Veen,1904.
Note Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Dionyzos" by Louis Couperus is a poetic novel written in the late 19th century. The work intricately weaves themes of mythology, nature, and existential pursuits focused on the character of Dionyzos, who embodies the essence of joy, indulgence, and the duality of divine and human experience. Through Dionyzos and his interactions with nymphs and other mythological figures, the novel explores the human desire for pleasure and the underlying significance of life's fleeting moments. At the start of the narrative, we encounter Dionyzos, the god of wine and revelry, awakening from a slumber surrounded by blooming nature and nymphs. He experiences a blend of dreams and aspirations, longing for worldly conquests, and curious about his divine purpose. As he interacts with his companions—both animalistic satyrs and ethereal nymphs—he grapples with the contrasts between his divine calling and the joys found in simple pleasures. The opening sets a vibrant and atmospheric stage, capturing the reader’s imagination with rich descriptions of nature and introducing the complexities of joy intertwined with ambition as Dionyzos embarks on his journey toward an undefined destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Mythology, Classical -- Fiction
Subject Dionysus (Greek deity) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 67746
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Most Recently Updated Apr 5, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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