Publisher's Synopsis
The Hidden Force: A Story of Modern Java is a novel written by Louis Couperus. It is set in the Dutch East Indies, present-day Indonesia, during the colonial period. The story revolves around the clash of cultures between the Dutch colonizers and the indigenous Javanese people. The main character of the novel is Van Oudijck, a Dutch resident who is appointed to govern a district in Java. He is a well-meaning but arrogant man who is obsessed with maintaining his power and status in the colonial hierarchy. His wife, L�����onie, is a beautiful and manipulative woman who is bored with her life in Java and seeks excitement and adventure.As Van Oudijck tries to assert his authority over the Javanese people, he encounters a hidden force that seems to resist his every move. This force is embodied by the mysterious figure of Sunario, a Javanese prince who is revered by the local people. Sunario is an enigmatic character who embodies the spiritual and cultural traditions of Java, and his presence in the story creates a sense of tension and intrigue.The novel explores themes of colonialism, cultural clash, and the clash between traditional and modern values. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that offers a nuanced and complex portrait of life in the Dutch East Indies during the colonial period.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.
