| Author |
Couperus, Louis, 1863-1923 |
| Translator |
Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921 |
| Title |
Small Souls
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| Note |
The Books of the Small Souls, Vol. 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Christine Bell and Marc D'Hooghe
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| Summary |
"Small Souls" by Louis Couperus is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers on the Van Lowe family, particularly focusing on Constance's return to her family after decades of absence due to a troubled past that led to her estrangement. Through the family dynamics and interactions, the story delves into themes of pride, honor, and the complexities of familial relationships. At the start of "Small Souls," we are introduced to Dorine van Lowe, who, while feeling exhausted from her errands in the rain, is filled with anticipation for a family reunion that evening. Her discussions with her brother Karel reveal the tensions and differing opinions within the family regarding their estranged sister, Constance, who is returning after twenty years. The chapter sets the tone for the family's close-knit yet complicated dynamics as Dorine makes her rounds to gather her family for their mother’s wishes, and we observe Karel's reluctance to fully accept his sister back into their lives, hinting at past grievances that could resurface as the family comes together. The opening effectively establishes the key characters and sets up the conflicts that are likely to unfold in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Netherlands -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Families -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34021 |
| Release Date |
Oct 2, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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