Publisher's Synopsis
The Curse of the Village and the Happiness of Being Rich: Two Tales is a book written by Hendrick Conscience and originally published in 1855. The book consists of two separate stories, each exploring different themes and ideas.The first story, The Curse of the Village, tells the tale of a young man named Jan who is born into a poor family in a small village. Despite his humble beginnings, Jan is determined to make something of himself and become successful. However, as he rises through the ranks and becomes more powerful, he begins to realize that his success has come at a great cost. He has lost touch with his roots and the people he grew up with, and he is haunted by a curse that seems to be following him wherever he goes.The second story, The Happiness of Being Rich, follows the life of a wealthy merchant named Willem. Willem has everything he could ever want - money, power, and status. However, he soon realizes that his wealth has not brought him the happiness he thought it would. He is lonely and isolated, and he begins to question the value of his material possessions.Both stories explore the themes of wealth, power, and happiness, and they offer different perspectives on what it means to be successful in life. The Curse of the Village and the Happiness of Being Rich is a thought-provoking and insightful book that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.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.
