Pijpelijntjes

Pijpelijntjes

by Jacob Israël de Haan

Pijpelijntjes is a novel set in the early 20th century in the working-class neighborhood of De Pijp in Amsterdam. It tells the story of Joop and Sam, two young men who live together with Mrs. Meks. The book offers a realistic portrayal of life in the neighborhood, highlighting social issues and the complexities of human relationships. De Haan's novel is considered groundbreaking for its exploration of homosexuality, a subject rarely addressed in literature at the time.

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