The Law Inevitable by Louis Couperus

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Author Couperus, Louis, 1863-1923
Translator Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921
Title The Law Inevitable
Note Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Bodleian Library in Oxford)
Summary "The Law Inevitable" by Louis Couperus is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Cornélie de Retz van Loo, a young divorced woman traveling in Rome, seeking solace and a fresh start in life. As she navigates her new environment, the novel explores themes of identity, societal constraints, and the complexity of human relationships, set against the backdrop of a vibrant yet complex city. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Cornélie as she arrives at the Marchesa Belloni's boarding house in Rome. A mix of excitement and trepidation fills her as she settles into her new surroundings, and the initial interactions with other boarders reveal a rich tapestry of personalities, including the charming Mr. Rudyard, who seems to have a hidden agenda. Cornélie’s observations about her fellow guests and her inner musings about her past and future gradually paint a portrait of a woman in search of meaning amidst her disillusionment with the art and society she hoped would provide her solace. The opening chapters set the stage for her journey of self-discovery, as she grapples with loneliness, cultural expectations, and her desire to forge a new path in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Italy -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Divorced women -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 43827
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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