Walter Pieterse: A Story Of Holland (1904)

By Multatuli

Book Overview

Walter Pieterse: A Story of Holland is a novel written by Multatuli and first published in 1904. The book tells the story of Walter Pieterse, a young man who grows up in poverty in the Netherlands in the mid-19th century. Despite his difficult circumstances, Walter is intelligent and ambitious, and he dreams of rising above his station in life.As Walter grows older, he becomes involved in various business ventures and romantic relationships, but he is constantly thwarted by the corrupt and oppressive social and political system of the time. He struggles to find his place in the world and to reconcile his ideals with the harsh realities of life in Holland.The novel is a powerful critique of Dutch society in the 19th century, particularly its treatment of the poor and its rigid class system. Multatuli uses Walter's story to expose the injustices and hypocrisies of the Dutch establishment, and to argue for a more egalitarian and compassionate society.Walter Pieterse: A Story of Holland is considered one of Multatuli's most important works, and it has been praised for its vivid characters, sharp social commentary, and innovative narrative style. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165156512
• ISBN13: 9781165156511
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"