Couperus

[ koo-pey-ruhs ]

noun

1. Lou·is [loo-, ee], 1863–1923, Dutch novelist.

Example Sentences

Set in the colonial East Indies, the book was written by Louis Couperus, whom van Hove compares to Thomas Mann.

From The New Yorker

Louis Couperus is a Dutch author, and he has written the most delightful work entitled “Psyche.”

From Project Gutenberg

"No novelist whom we can call to mind has ever given the world such a masterpiece of royal portraiture as Louis Couperus's striking romance entitled 'Majesty.'"

From Project Gutenberg

There have been many workers among novelists in the field of royal portraiture, but it may be safely stated that few of those who have essayed this dubious path have achieved more striking results than M. Couperus.

From Project Gutenberg

This delicate story is Louis Couperus’ third novel.

From Project Gutenberg