door admin | sep 7, 2022 | The writing Dutchman
Harry Mulisch is probably the most translated Dutch writer whose work has gained significant acclaim in the United States. His literary works are known for their depth, complexity, and originality, which has led to their widespread recognition as some of the most...
door admin | sep 6, 2022 | The writing Dutchman
Almost every person in the Netherlands grew up with the books written by Annie M.G. Schmidt. OR with her songs, poems, plays, and television programs. Especially the books about the children Jip and Janneke are part of the national heritage. There is even language...
door admin | sep 5, 2022 | The writing Dutchman
Anton de Kom was a Surinamese Dutch writer and anti-colonialist activist who is known for his powerful works that gave voice to the struggles and experiences of people of color in the Netherlands and its colonies. Although he passed away in 1945, his influence can...
door admin | sep 4, 2022 | The writing Dutchman
Tragically, Anne Frank (born 1929) is perhaps the best-known Dutch writer. The diary she wrote during World War II has become a worldwide bestseller and is one of the most widely read books in the world. It gave a face to the Holocaust. Her book ‘The Diary of a...
door admin | sep 3, 2022 | The writing Dutchman
The book Max Havelaar is a classic of Dutch literature. Multatuli (pseudonym of Eduard Douwes Dekker) published his novel in 1860 and his work has since been translated into almost forty languages, including English, of course.The novel is about a man who disagrees...
