Eline Vere by Louis Couperus

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Author Couperus, Louis, 1863-1923
Author of introduction, etc. Gosse, Edmund, 1849-1928
Translator Grein, Jack Thomas, 1862-1935
Title Eline Vere
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eline_Vere
Note Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Summary "Eline Vere" by Louis Couperus is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of beauty, youth, and societal roles through the life of the main character, Eline Vere, a sensitive and dreamy young woman navigating her relationships and ambitions in a social milieu that often feels stifling and unkind. The narrative offers a richly detailed look at the intricacies of her world, where social expectations clash with personal desires. The opening of "Eline Vere" introduces readers to a vibrant setting of a grand social event where various characters prepare for a tableau performance. Frédérique van Erlevoort, one of the performers, is assisted by Paul van Raat as she readies herself. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and a flurry of activity. Through insightful descriptions, we learn about Eline, who is later revealed as a more introspective character, feeling somewhat isolated due to her melancholic nature and her struggles with identity and purpose. Tender moments are interspersed with observations on the superficiality of social interactions, setting the stage for Eline's deeper emotional journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Hague (Netherlands) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 66911
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Most Recently Updated Apr 5, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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