Tantes by Cyriel Buysse
Roman uit het boerenleven
The novel explores the complex dynamics within a bourgeois family in a small Flemish town, focusing on the lives of two aunts who embody contrasting values and attitudes. Through their interactions and the unfolding family drama, the story delves into themes of tradition, social change, and the generational divide. The narrative captures the tension between maintaining appearances and the underlying personal struggles, offering a vivid portrayal of societal norms and individual desires in early 20th-century Belgium.
The 6095th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1924
- Nationality
- Belgian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Dutch
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- 50 (+1) essential texts from Dutch literature (literairecanon.be)