Majesty A Novel

Louis Couperus

Majesty A Novel
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books
Published
1 January 2024
Pages
212
ISBN
9789360465308

Majesty A Novel

Louis Couperus

Majesty, written by Louis Couperus, is a captivating novel that explores issues of energy, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships towards the backdrop of the past due 19th-century Dutch East Indies. Couperus weaves a tale that delves into the lives of the Dutch colonial elite. The narrative revolves around the Van Lowe family, specially the matriarch, Ottilie. As the family contends with the challenges of retaining their social status in the colonies, Ottilie emerges as a powerful and enigmatic discern. Her man or woman embodies the struggles and contradictions of colonial lifestyles, as well as the anxiety between private goals and societal expectancies. Set in a lush and exceptional landscape, "Majesty" masterfully combines tricky character photos with bright descriptions of the Indonesian surroundings. Couperus explores the effect of imperialism on both the colonizers and the colonized, supplying a nuanced attitude at the cultural dynamics at play in the course of this period. Louis Couperus, a prominent Dutch novelist of the past due 19th and early 20th centuries, showcases his literary prowess in "Majesty," developing a wealthy narrative that is still studied for its exploration of colonial topics and its timeless portrayal of human nature inside a complicated social milieu.

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