"The Bride of Dreams" by Frederik van Eeden is a story that explores the reflective life of Muralto, an older gentleman caught in a swirl of memories of love, longing, and the search for truth. The story begins with Muralto describing his quaint coastal town, once vibrant and full of life, but now a faded relic of its former glory, mirroring his own introspection about life and identity. As the son of Italian aristocrats, Muralto's life is filled with contrasts, he tells of a childhood of grandeur and familial struggles, as well as his first brushes with romantic longing—especially for a girl named Emmy Tenders. The story looks at love, desire, and the battles between what society expects and what the heart truly wants, setting the scene for a deep trip into human emotions and big life questions.
The Bride of Dreams
By Frederik van Eeden
An aging aristocrat grapples with his past loves and societal expectations, longing for a truth that seems lost in the mists of time and desire.
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2005-10-01
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About the AuthorFrederik Willem van Eeden was a late 19th-century and early 20th-century Dutch writer and psychiatrist. He was a leading member of the Tachtigers and the Significs Group, and had top billing among the editors of De Nieuwe Gids during its celebrated first few years of publication, starting in 1885.
Frederik Willem van Eeden was a late 19th-century and early 20th-century Dutch writer and psychiatrist. He was a leading member of the Tachtigers and the Significs Group, and had top billing among the editors of De Nieuwe Gids during its celebrated first few years of publication, starting in 1885.
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