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Een liefde

By Lodewijk van Deyssel
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A domestic psychological portrait centers on a young woman who lives with her father and participates in evening social rituals that reveal small-bourgeois manners and routines. After guests depart she retreats to her room, where ordinary tasks and household details give way to intense interior sensation: she undresses, discards her corset, paces, and watches a restless shadow grow as feverish excitement and unease rise. The narrative shifts between outward social decorum and inward desire, examining constraint, private impulse, and the subtle tensions of everyday intimacy.

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Lodewijk van Deyssel

Lodewijk van Deyssel was a Dutch author and literary figure known for his contributions to the literary heritage of the Netherlands. He is recognized for his novel "Een liefde," which explores themes of love and human relationships. Van Deyssel also engaged with the works of other notable writers, as seen in his book "Multatuli: Multatuli en Mr. J van Lennep; Multatuli en de Vrouwen," where he reflects on the influence of Multatuli, a prominent figure in Dutch literature. His writings often delve into the complexities of human emotions and societal issues, marking him as a significant voice in his time.

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