Langs Lijnen Van Geleidelijkheid

Langs Lijnen Van Geleidelijkheid, published in 1900 by Louis Couperus, follows Cornélie de Retz, a young Dutch woman traveling alone in Italy. Set against the backdrop of Rome, the novel explores her internal struggles with identity, loneliness, and the complexities of human relationships as she interacts with various eccentric characters in a pension. Through her encounters, including a significant relationship with the artist Duco van der Staal, Cornélie embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns to appreciate life and love amidst her feelings of isolation.