The Garden Where the Brass Band Played by Simon Vestdijk
This novel explores the life of a young boy named Nol Rieske, who falls in love with the daughter of a bandmaster in a small Dutch town. As he grows older, he becomes a successful musician, but his obsession with the bandmaster's daughter, who is mentally ill, continues to dominate his life. The story is a detailed exploration of a man's lifelong infatuation and its profound impact on his personal and professional life.
The 2435th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1950
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Dutch
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