The Forbidden Kingdom by Jan Jacob Slauerhoff
A Novel of China
"The Forbidden Kingdom" is a historical fiction novel that intertwines the stories of two men, a 20th century sailor and 16th century Portuguese poet, Luis Camões. The narrative alternates between the two, exploring the sailor's obsession with the poet's life and the poet's experiences in the East, including his journey to Macao. The book delves into themes of identity, obsession, and the clash of Eastern and Western cultures.
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- Published
- 1932
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 193
- Original Language
- Dutch
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- Alternate Titles
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- Het Verboden Rijk
- The Forbidden Realm
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 92nd on the Dutch Literary Canon in 100 Works (dbnl)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)