The Evenings by Gerard Reve
A Winter's Tale
Set in post-World War II Amsterdam, the story follows ten days in the life of a disenchanted young man named Frits van Egters. As he navigates the monotony of his daily routine, Frits grapples with existential angst and a pervasive sense of dissatisfaction. Through a series of mundane interactions with his family and friends, he reflects on the absurdity of life and the passage of time. The narrative captures the bleakness and humor of Frits's internal world, offering a poignant exploration of alienation and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe.
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- Published
- 1947
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- Dutch
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(4.4)
- Alternate Titles
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- De avonden
- Le Sere
- Le sere
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 3rd on the Dutch Literary Canon in 100 Works (dbnl)
- 9th on List of best Dutch-language books (NPS and NRC Handelsblad)
- 2840th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 50 (+1) essential texts from Dutch literature (literairecanon.be)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)