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100 1 _aCouperus, Louis,
_d1863-1923
245 1 0 _aSmall Souls
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aThe Books of the Small Souls, Vol. 1
500 _aRelease date is 2010-10-02
508 _aProduced by Christine Bell and Marc D'Hooghe
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNetherlands -- Fiction
653 _aFamilies -- Fiction
700 1 _aTeixeira de Mattos, Alexander,
_d1865-1921
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34021
999 _c74867
_d74867