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: Set in post-war Amsterdam, the novel follows ten days in the life of 23-year-old Frits van Egters between December 22 and New Year’s Eve, 1946. Post-War Ennui Gerard Reve - De Avonden.epub NL.dutch ebook by steffie
Set in Amsterdam in the final ten days of 1946, the novel follows Frits van Egters, a 23-year-old office clerk who lives with his parents. The narrative is structured around Frits’s evening activities—mostly visiting friends or staying at home—as he counts down the days to the New Year. The "action" consists of: : Set in post-war
When the book was first released, it caused a scandal. Critics found it "revolting" and "depressing." However, younger readers immediately identified with Frits's sense of boredom and his rebellion against the stifling, claustrophobic atmosphere of post-war Dutch society. 1. The Language of Gerard Reve When the book was first released, it caused a scandal