"Eline Vere" is a classic novel by the outstanding Dutch writer Louis Cooperus. The book tells the story of a young girl, Elin Vere, who lives in The Hague in the second half of the 19th century. Elin, withdrawn and inevitably depressed, seeks happiness and love in the high society of The Hague. She wants to feel alive and happy, but strict social norms and religious conventions make her life difficult. Every step in her search for happiness leads to new disappointments and suffering. "Elin Vere" is a sophisticated psychological portrait of the main character, who is trying to find her place in the world, broken by unbridled aspirations and social restrictions. This insightful book gives the reader the opportunity to delve into the inner world of the main character, experience joy and pain with her, understand her sad thoughts and attempts to make a choice.