The Amazon (1884)

The Amazon is a novel written by Dutch author Carel Vosmaer and originally published in 1884. The story revolves around the character of Vincent Vere, a young artist who travels to Brazil in search of inspiration for his work. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Amazone. As Vincent becomes increasingly obsessed with Amazone, he begins to uncover her dark past and the secrets that she has been keeping from him.The novel explores themes of love, obsession, and the clash of cultures between Europe and South America. Vosmaer's vivid descriptions of the Brazilian landscape and culture provide a rich backdrop for the story, as Vincent navigates the complexities of his relationships with Amazone and the people he meets on his journey.Overall, The Amazon is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the intersection of art, love, and identity.Frontispiece By L. Alma Tadema.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.