biography
pronunciation:
[kohlen]
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| male
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| lived:
| (1897–1961)
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| biography:
| Writer, born in Wijlre, S Netherlands. A Catholic, he was editor of the Catholic monthly periodical De Gemeenschap (1933–41). His popular books and plays reflect common village life, and he was also very interested in folklore, collecting and translating fairy tales and other tales. His work has been translated into many languages. |
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