Small Souls (1914)

Small Souls is a novel written by the Dutch author Louis Couperus and first published in 1914. The story is set in The Hague, Netherlands, during the early 20th century and follows the lives of several members of a wealthy family. The central characters are two young sisters, Constance and Addy, who are both struggling to find their place in the world. Constance is a dreamy, sensitive girl who is often overshadowed by her more outgoing sister, while Addy is a rebellious teenager who is trying to break free from the constraints of her conservative upbringing.As the novel unfolds, we see the sisters navigate various challenges and conflicts, both within their family and in the wider world. Constance falls in love with a young man who is not deemed suitable by her parents, while Addy becomes involved with a group of bohemian artists and writers who challenge her traditional values. Along the way, we also meet a cast of other characters, including the girls' parents, their older brother, and various friends and acquaintances.Small Souls is a nuanced and complex exploration of family dynamics, social class, and the struggle for personal identity. Couperus is known for his elegant prose and psychological insight, and these qualities are on full display in this novel. The book is a classic of Dutch literature and continues to be widely read and admired today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.