biography
pronunciation:
[duh vrees]
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| male
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| lived:
| (1907– )
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| biography:
| Writer, born in Veenwouden, N Netherlands. After numerous jobs he joined the Communist party, which is reflected in the social commitment of his writing. Although he began with lyrical and romantic poetry in the tradition of Marsman, his prose is regarded as more significant. He pre-eminently wrote historical novels of which Het meisje met het rode haar (1956, The Red-haired Girl), the story of the resistance fighter Hannie Schaft, remains notable in Dutch war literature. In 1962 he was awarded the P C Hooft-prijs. |
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