Couperus, Louis 1863-1923 creator text utu 2008 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Jan en Florence" by Louis Couperus is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the character of a reflective narrator reminiscing about his experiences in Spain and contrasting them with his love for Florence, where he feels a deep connection to the city's artistic heritage. Through this reflection, the themes of nostalgia, personal identity, and the tension between the old and the new emerge. The opening portion introduces the narrator's recent return to Florence after a trip to Spain. As he muses over his experiences, he reveals a sense of longing for the artistic treasures of Florence, which he considers personally his, contrasting this with his lack of connection to Spanish art. The arrival of his friend Jan adds another layer, as Jan's dismissive comments challenge the narrator's romanticized view of Florence, prompting an exploration of the city's evolving identity amidst changing times. This sets the stage for a deeper contemplation of art, life, and friendship as the narrator grapples with modernity and nostalgia. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Jan en Florence -- Vreemdelingenhaat -- De Gioconda, futuristen en vreemdelingen -- Sentimentalisme tegen Futurisme -- De droomen -- De spreeuwen -- Un uomo finito -- Korte notities -- Lentestemming -- Mannelijk toilet -- De maskers -- Conversatie. Release date is 2008-12-10 Produced by Anna Tuinman, Eline Visser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Essays PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27487 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27487 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133628.0 27487