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Hilda van Suylenburg
Author: C. (Cecile) Goekoop-de Jong van Beek en Donk
Bookshelves: Category: Novels
Summary
"Hilda van Suylenburg" by C. Goekoop-de Jong van Beek en Donk is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Hilda, a young woman navigating her new life after the death of her father, which forces her into unfamiliar surroundings in The Hague with her aunt and cousins. As Hilda adjusts to her new reality, the narrative explores themes of grief, societal expectations, and the search for purpose amid her vibrant but superficial new world. At the start of the novel, Hilda has just arrived in The Hague, feeling overwhelmed and nostalgic as she bids farewell to her old home at the castle in Brabant. She experiences a profound sense of isolation while grappling with the impact of her father's death. The opening vividly describes her travel and arrival, her aunt's formal but cold welcome, and her cousins’ superficial behavior. Hilda's inner turmoil is evident as she struggles between lingering sorrow and a burgeoning desire to embrace life, all while questioning the values and lifestyle of her newly introduced social milieu. The stage is set for Hilda’s journey of self-discovery as she navigates her desires for meaningful work against the backdrop of a society fixated on appearances and frivolity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)