Cheese by Willem Elsschot
A Business Novel
The novel revolves around a Dutchman living in Antwerp, Belgium, who is persuaded by his brother to enter the cheese business. He invests in 10,000 full-cream cheeses and sets up an office, but struggles to sell any of his stock. As he grapples with the nuances of the cheese trade, his personal life and professional relationships also begin to crumble, leading to a series of comical and tragic events. The book is a satirical commentary on business, ambition, and the absurdity of life.
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- Published
- 1933
- Nationality
- Belgian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- Dutch
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Formaggio Olandese
- Formaggio olandese
- Kaas
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 37th on the Dutch Literary Canon in 100 Works (dbnl)
- 4274th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)