About this book
Legende, mythe en fantazie by Louis Couperus sweeps listeners into a hauntingly beautiful realm where classical myth and Northern imagination collide. These finely wrought tales — a mix of retellings, original fables and atmospheric reveries — showcase Couperus’s signature lyricism and psychological acuity, transforming ancient gods, legends and uncanny fantasies into intimate meditations on love, fate, memory and the human heart.
Rooted in the fin-de-siècle sensibility of early twentieth-century Dutch literature, the collection channels classical (Latin and Romanesque) influences through a robust Northern voice, delivering prose that is both precise and richly evocative. Myth/Legends fans will find the stories alternately elegiac, eerie and sensual, filled with archetypal figures whose desires and dilemmas feel timeless rather than didactic. Couperus’s compressed, almost sculptural language invites slow listening and reflection, rewarding attention with startling imagery and quiet moral complexity.
Perfect for listeners who enjoy literary myth/legend, historical mood pieces, or polished, character-driven short fiction, this audiobook is a timeless choice for anyone seeking atmospheric storytelling and the refined craft of a Dutch master.
