The Garden Where the Brass Band Played by Simon Vestdijk
This novel explores the life of a young boy named Nol Rieske, who falls in love with the daughter of a bandmaster in a small Dutch town. As he grows older, he becomes a successful musician, but his obsession with the bandmaster's daughter, who is mentally ill, continues to dominate his life. The story is a detailed exploration of a man's lifelong infatuation and its profound impact on his personal and professional life.
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- Published
- 1950
- Nationality
- Dutch
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- Pages
- 312
- Original Language
- Dutch
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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)