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Eline Vere
Protagonist of Louis Couperus's psychological novel
Biography
The protagonist of Louis Couperus's 1889 Dutch novel 'Eline Vere,' a tragic character whose life reflects the social constraints and psychological turmoil of late 19th-century society.
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Eline Vere
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Eline
Greek origin
“A crisp, French-inflected version of Elin, with the -ine suffix common in Continental European naming, this name means 'shining light' and carries Parisian sophistication. Simple yet distinctive, Eline appeals to parents seeking continental elegance without pretension.”