Een Droom

A reflective diary unfolds in the misty highlands of Java, where a weary civil servant named Rudolf de Wall drifts between sorrow and stubbornness after the death of his young wife. His sister Mary, ever devoted, pleads for the mountain air that might coax him back from the grip of malaria and an existential numbness that has turned his once‑bright mind to shadow. The narrator, a former friend from Holland, steps in to guide Rudolf toward the legendary resort of Tosari, hoping that the crisp, cloud‑kissed breezes will mend both body and spirit.

The narrative paints Tosari as a sanctuary of lofty clouds, soaring ridges, and serene terraces where the world below seems a distant, vaporous dream. Listeners are invited to linger on the gentle rustle of pine, the endless blue sky, and the quiet contemplation that the mountains provoke. The early pages balance vivid natural description with intimate glimpses of grief, offering a meditative entry into a story that cherishes the healing power of place.