Het zwevende schaakbord

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Het zwevende schaakbord

by Louis Couperus

NL·~7 hours·38 chapters

Chapters

38 total
1

LOUIS COUPERUS - HET ZWEVENDE SCHAAKBORD - NEDERL. BIBLIOTHEEK - ONDER LEIDING VAN L. SIMONS - MAATSCHAPPIJ VOOR GOEDE EN GOEDKOOPE LECTUUR—AMSTERDAM - 1922 - GEDRUKT TER DRUKKERIJ VAN DE WERELDBIBLIOTHEEK

0:13
2

INHOUDSOPGAVE

0:38
3

EEN WOORD VOORAF

14:11
4

HOOFDSTUK I

13:08
5

HOOFDSTUK II

15:46
6

HOOFDSTUK III

14:49
7

HOOFDSTUK IV

13:47
8

HOOFDSTUK V

14:40
9

HOOFDSTUK VI

13:06
10

HOOFDSTUK VII

14:20

Description

A vivid tapestry of medieval myth and early crusader spirit unfolds as a lone knight returns from the Holy Land, carrying with him a most curious relic—a chessboard that seems to hover above the table. The narrative invites listeners into a world where chivalry is reshaped by newfound ideals of courtesy, reverence for women, and the subtle stir of magic that has begun to seep into the old tales of Arthur and his court. Through lyrical prose, the story paints bustling market towns, towering stone halls, and mist‑laden forests, setting the stage for an adventure that feels both timeless and freshly imagined.

When the enigmatic floating board is finally revealed, it becomes a catalyst for quests that test loyalty, honor, and the knight’s own yearning for something beyond the battlefield. Along the way, he encounters enigmatic sorcerers, noble ladies whose influence reshapes his purpose, and a web of intrigue that hints at larger forces at play. The early chapters promise a blend of romance, intrigue, and the uncanny, beckoning listeners to follow the knight’s path toward a destiny that is only just beginning to surface.

Details

Language

nl

Duration

~7 hours (405K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Miranda van de Heijning and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Release date

2005-01-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Louis Couperus

Louis Couperus

1863–1923

A leading voice in Dutch literature, this novelist is best known for elegant, psychologically sharp stories about family tensions, social ambition, and life in the Dutch East Indies. His work often feels both intimate and unsettling, with a modern eye for weakness, desire, and illusion.

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