The Darkroom Of Damocles by W.F. Hermans
Set during World War II in the Netherlands, the novel follows Henri Osewoudt, a timid tobacconist who becomes embroiled in the Dutch resistance after meeting the enigmatic Dorbeck, a man who looks strikingly similar to him. As Osewoudt undertakes dangerous missions against the Nazis, he grapples with questions of identity, morality, and reality, especially as Dorbeck's existence becomes increasingly ambiguous. The story delves into themes of duality and the blurred lines between good and evil, leaving Osewoudt in a precarious position as he struggles to prove his innocence in a world where truth is elusive.
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- Published
- 1958
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- Dutch
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- De Donkere Kamer Van Damokles
- De donkere kamer van Damocles
- The Darkroom of Damocles
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 5th on List of best Dutch-language books (NPS and NRC Handelsblad)
- 5th on The all-time classics, the best literary Dutch-language books (boekwijzer)
- 5th on the Dutch Literary Canon in 100 Works (dbnl)
- 2817th 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)