In 1938, Dutch author Ferdinand Bordewijk achieved a literary milestone with the publication of his novel Karakter. This psychological novel, which translates to "Character" in English, went on to become one of his most acclaimed works.
Here's some additional information you might find interesting:
- Karakter was first serialized in the magazine "De Gids" before being published as a complete novel in late 1938.
- The novel explores themes of ambition, morality, and the destructive nature of an inflexible personality.
- Karakter has been adapted into a film several times, most notably by Mike van Diem in 1997.
