Gerard Reve: From Amsterdam to America

Gerard Reve: From Amsterdam to America

Are you ready to discover a hidden gem in the literary world? Imagine a Dutch literary sensation that has quietly been making waves in America, captivating readers with its thought-provoking themes and extraordinary storytelling. Welcome to the world of Gerard Reve....
Influence Anton de Kom can still be felt

Influence Anton de Kom can still be felt

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...
Multatuli was not fond of America

Multatuli was not fond of America

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...