Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 133 Couperus, Louis 1863 1923 Couperus, Louis Marie Anne Extaze: Een Boek van Geluk Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecstasy:_A_Study_of_Happiness Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extaze._Een_boek_van_geluk Produced by Anne Dreze and Marc D'Hooghe "Extaze: Een Boek van Geluk" by Louis Couperus is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with the character Dolf van Attema, who visits his sister-in-law Cecile van Even, creating a richly atmospheric setting that explores themes of intimacy, memory, and the complexity of human relationships. The narrative introduces the dynamics between Dolf, Cecile, and the children, hinting at underlying emotions and tensions that develop among the characters. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of Dolf as he waits in Cecile's stylish parlor filled with delicate furnishings and the scent of violets. As he chats with Cecile, their conversation reveals nuances in their personalities, particularly her struggle with loneliness after the loss of her husband. The chapter transitions between moments of lighthearted banter and deeper reflections on life and relationships, establishing a dreamlike introspection in Cecile as she contemplates her past and current feelings of melancholy and isolation. This complex interplay foreshadows the emotional depth and philosophical explorations that are likely to unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. nl Widows -- Fiction Dutch fiction Sexual attraction -- Fiction Netherlands -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PT Text Category: Novels 225787 2025-08-05T13:15:02.173518 text/html 202683 2024-10-28T19:05:45 text/html 154309 2025-08-05T13:15:08.658487 application/epub+zip 157724 2025-08-05T13:15:05.032495 application/epub+zip 144391 2025-08-05T13:15:03.882471 application/epub+zip 327656 2025-08-05T13:15:11.485450 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303892 2025-08-05T13:15:07.954481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 215187 2022-09-06T18:12:22.825060 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204095 2025-08-05T13:15:01.378527 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 184399 2024-10-28T19:05:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16996 2025-08-05T13:15:11.628441 application/rdf+xml 14896 2025-08-05T13:15:04.392510 image/jpeg 4182 2025-08-05T13:15:04.140457 image/jpeg 152777 2025-08-05T13:15:02.194492 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog nl.wikipedia en.wikipedia