Walter Pieterse

"Walter Pieterse: A Story of Holland" by Multatuli

Eduard Douwes Dekker, better known by his pen name Multatuli, was a Dutch writer best known for his satirical works. In this book, he looks at the history of Holland through the lens of a fictional politician, Walter Pieterse. Danish society, poetry, and love are just a few of the themes explored in this book that show the evolution of this small but mighty nation.