wreath of friendship

Author: (English) Arnold/Lü Dianwen
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Publishing Date: 2000-11-01
Features: This is a unique epistolary novel. The author creates a fictional character, Count Amijnus van Sandt Ten Teijne, and presents his selected conversations, letters, and opinions as if compiled by an editor. The entire book consists of twelve letters and a dedication, through which the author expresses his views on democracy, revolution, war, and other topics via Count Amijnus. The language is fluent, and the arguments are powerful and passionate. The characters are vividly portrayed with distinct personalities. The text also involves a significant amount of historical facts from late 19th-century Europe, making it highly engaging to read.