Overview
This controversial novel, originally published in 1887, was a scandalous sensation in its day. Addressing themes of love, passion, and sexual desire, it tells the story of Vincent Vere, a young man from a wealthy Amsterdam family, and his intense and tumultuous relationship with his cousin's wife, Mathilde. The novel's frank treatment of sexuality and psychological complexity set it apart from the more conventional works of its time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- | Author: Lodewijk van Deyssel
- | Publisher: Legare Street Press
- | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 386 pages
- | Language: Dutch
- | Binding: Hardcover
- | ISBN-10: 1020353775
- | ISBN-13: 9781020353772
