The Later Life (1915) - Louis Couperus - Bog

The Later Life is a novel written by Louis Couperus and published in 1915. The story follows the life of a wealthy Dutch woman named Cecile van Even, who is approaching middle age and struggling to find meaning and purpose in her life. Despite her privileged upbringing and successful marriage, Cecile feels unfulfilled and disconnected from the world around her. She becomes increasingly restless and dissatisfied, leading her to embark on a journey of self-discovery that takes her to various parts of Europe and exposes her to new experiences and perspectives. Along the way, she encounters a diverse cast of characters, including artists, intellectuals, and socialites, who challenge her assumptions and help her to see the world in a new light. Through her travels and encounters, Cecile begins to find a sense of purpose and meaning in her life, and ultimately discovers a new sense of identity and fulfillment. The Later Life is a thoughtful and introspective novel that explores themes of identity, purpose, and the search for meaning in a changing world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.