The Ten Thousand Things
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The Ten Thousand Things (original Dutch De tienduizend dingen, 1955) is a novel by the writer Maria Dermout
. The story is a rich tapestry of family life against the exotic, tropical background of the Molucca islands of Indonesia. Although never explicitly stated, the main setting is probably Ambon Island
. The story is structured along geographical themes with four major divisions: the Island itself, the Inner Bay, the Outer Bay, and again the Island. Dermout's omniscient narrator is attempting to make sense of the whole generational saga by carefully reflecting on the wonder of this world while revealing some of the horrible evils that the characters commit. Time magazine listed it as one of the best books of 1958.
Maria Dermoût
Maria Dermoût , was an Indo novelist, considered one of the greats of Dutch literature and as such an important proponent of Dutch Indies literature...
. The story is a rich tapestry of family life against the exotic, tropical background of the Molucca islands of Indonesia. Although never explicitly stated, the main setting is probably Ambon Island
Ambon Island
Ambon Island is part of the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. The island has an area of , and is mountainous, well watered, and fertile. Ambon Island consists of 2 territories: The main city and seaport is Ambon , which is also the capital of Maluku province and Maluku Tengah Ambon Island is part of the...
. The story is structured along geographical themes with four major divisions: the Island itself, the Inner Bay, the Outer Bay, and again the Island. Dermout's omniscient narrator is attempting to make sense of the whole generational saga by carefully reflecting on the wonder of this world while revealing some of the horrible evils that the characters commit. Time magazine listed it as one of the best books of 1958.