The Law Inevitable by Louis Couperus
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"The Law Inevitable" by Louis Couperus is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Cornélie de Retz van Loo, a young divorced woman traveling in Rome, seeking solace and a fresh start in life. As she navigates her new environment, the novel explores themes of identity, societal constraints, and the complexity of human relationships, set against the backdrop of a vibrant yet complex city. At the start of
the book, the reader is introduced to Cornélie as she arrives at the Marchesa Belloni's boarding house in Rome. A mix of excitement and trepidation fills her as she settles into her new surroundings, and the initial interactions with other boarders reveal a rich tapestry of personalities, including the charming Mr. Rudyard, who seems to have a hidden agenda. Cornélie’s observations about her fellow guests and her inner musings about her past and future gradually paint a portrait of a woman in search of meaning amidst her disillusionment with the art and society she hoped would provide her solace. The opening chapters set the stage for her journey of self-discovery, as she grapples with loneliness, cultural expectations, and her desire to forge a new path in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Couperus, Louis, 1863-1923 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921 |
| Title | The Law Inevitable |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inevitable_(novel) |
| Credits | Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Bodleian Library in Oxford) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Italy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Divorced women -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43827 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 429 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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