«The Chain of Compassion» in Dutch with a Parallel Translation
Original title:
Het snoer der ontferming
Language:
Dutch
Difficulty:
B1
Year:
1911
Number of pages:
190
"The Chain of Compassion" is a novel by Louis Couperus that tells the story of a poor Jewish family in Amsterdam during the 19th century. The plot revolves around Raichel Eikar, who helps her family survive during difficult times. The novel explores themes of love, compassion, traditions, prejudices, and religion, as well as depicts the life of the Jewish community in 19th-century Amsterdam.
