«Erwins Echo» is a collection of short stories related to but not part of, and therefore published separately from the Erwin-trilogy which I read last month. The stories are more accessible than Vol. One of the trilogy, but likewise dwell on the aestheticism and hedonism of the main character. With scenes set both in Haarlem and Italy, the stories provide an exquisite background and are beautifully written. Still, it's unlikely that the stories would be of interest to readers not familiar with the first two volumes of the Erwin-trilogy. ( )