De avonden
work by Reve
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De avonden (The Evenings) is a novel by Dutch writer Gerard Reve, published in 1947. It is considered a seminal work of the Dutch postwar generation.1
The novel chronicles ten nights in the life of Frits van Egters, a cynical and aimless young man. Reve's writing is characterized by a virtuoso style and sardonic humor, often exploring controversial themes such as homosexuality and sadism. The book captures a sense of postwar malaise and existential ennui.12
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