The Following Story by Cees Nooteboom
In this enigmatic and philosophical narrative, a man named Herman Mussert, a former teacher of classical languages, wakes up in a Lisbon hotel room, only to find himself in a surreal journey that blurs the lines between life and death, reality and dreams. As he reflects on his past, particularly a love affair with a colleague and his passion for literature, the story unfolds in a series of introspective and existential musings. The narrative explores themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time, inviting readers to ponder the nature of existence and the stories we tell ourselves.
- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- Dutch
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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