Timeline

Lifetime: 1860 - 1932 Passed: ≈ 92 years ago

Title

Writer

Country/Nationality

Frederik van Eeden

Books by Frederik van Eeden

Van de Koele Meren des Doods

Fiction Psychology

Religion Poverty Death Female protagonist Addiction Mental health

Hedwig Marga de Fontayne is a complex and troubled woman who struggles with mental illness, addiction, and poverty. Despite her wealth and privilege, she is unable to find happiness or contentment. The novel follows Hedwig's journey as she tries to m...

Kleine Johannes

Fiction Philosophy Fairy Tale

Nature Self-Discovery Adolescence Philosophical Childhood Identity Spirituality Coming-of-age Fairy Tale Growing up Symbolic Life's mysteries

De Kleine Johannes is a coming-of-age story, narrated as a fantastical tale, which explores the journey from childhood to adulthood. The narrative follows the experiences of a young boy, known as Johannes, who encounters both wondrous and challenging...

Pauls Ontwaken

Philosophy Memoir Non-Fiction Psychology

Family Love Death Loss Human Nature Mortality Acceptance Grief Sadness Tuberculosis

In his poignant memoir, "Paul's Awakening," Dutch psychiatrist and author Frederik van Eeden recounts the life and death of his son, Paul, who passed away from tuberculosis at the age of 24. Written in the immediate aftermath of Paul's passing, van E...

Little Johannes

Fantasy Fiction Children's Literature

Allegory Nature Adventure Symbolism Journey Childhood Growth Imagination Fantasy Spiritual Philosophy Dog

Little Johannes is a captivating allegorical tale of a young boy's journey of self-discovery. Guided by his loyal dog Presto, Johannes embarks on adventures that explore themes of innocence, the power of imagination, and the search for meaning in a w...