
Reis-Impressies - Door Louis Couperus - L. J. Veen—Amsterdam
I. Annonciatie.
II. Pincio.
III. San Pietro.
IV. Brief uit Rome.
V. Michelangelo’s Cupola.
VI. Via Appia.
VII. Brief uit Napels.
VIII. Pesto.
IX. Brief uit Corfu.
A wandering observer carries the reader through Italy’s most treasured galleries and sun‑kissed streets, turning a single masterpiece into a living tableau. The opening paints the Annunciation by Simone Martini and Lippo Memmi in a burst of golden light, where an angel’s descent transforms the chapel into an etheric glow. Coupled with delicate descriptions of the Virgin’s startled stillness, the prose invites listeners to hear the silent reverence of a moment frozen in paint.
The journey then drifts to Rome’s bustling piazzas, where models lounge on the steps of the Scala della Trinità de’ Monti and children chase the scent of mandarins and apples. Street vendors, a nursing mother, and an elderly figure in a draped mantle create a vivid tapestry of everyday grace. Through sensory details and gentle humor, the narrative captures the fleeting beauty of ordinary encounters, making each impression feel both intimate and timeless.
Language
nl
Duration
~2 hours (136K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
Release date
Nov 12, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1923
A leading voice in Dutch literature, he wrote elegant novels and stories filled with psychological insight, shifting social worlds, and a strong sense of fate. His work ranges from intimate family drama to historical fiction and travel writing, and it still feels rich and distinctive today.
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