The Dyke (1900)

By August Schaefer

Book Overview

The Dyke is a novel written by August Schaefer and first published in 1900. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Marijke, who lives in a small village near a dyke in the Netherlands. Marijke is a strong and independent character who is not afraid to challenge the norms of society and pursue her own desires.The novel explores themes of love, sexuality, and gender identity, as Marijke discovers her attraction to women and struggles to come to terms with her own identity. The dyke itself serves as a metaphor for the boundaries that society places on individuals, and Marijke's journey is one of breaking free from these constraints and finding her own path in life.Throughout the novel, Schaefer paints a vivid picture of life in a small Dutch village at the turn of the century, with its traditions, customs, and superstitions. The story is told through a series of interconnected vignettes, each one offering a glimpse into the lives of the various characters who inhabit this world.Overall, The Dyke is a groundbreaking work of early 20th-century literature that explores themes of sexuality and gender identity in a way that was ahead of its time. It remains a powerful and thought-provoking read to this day.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167035232
• ISBN13: 9781167035234
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"