Walter Pieterse

Walter Pieterse: A Story of Holland is a novel written by Multatuli and first published in 1904. The book tells the story of Walter Pieterse, a young man from the Netherlands who struggles to find his place in society. The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of social class, education, and love.Walter is born into a lower-middle-class family and is sent to a prestigious school, where he struggles to fit in with his wealthier classmates. After leaving school, Walter tries his hand at various jobs, but never manages to find his calling. He falls in love with a woman named Truitje, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds.Throughout the novel, Multatuli uses Walter's story to critique the social and political structures of the Netherlands. He argues that the country's rigid class system and lack of opportunities for upward mobility are holding people like Walter back. The novel also touches on issues such as colonialism and the treatment of women.Overall, Walter Pieterse: A Story of Holland is a thought-provoking novel that offers a nuanced critique of Dutch society in the late 19th century.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.