Hugo Claus
Hugo Maurice Julien Claus (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦyɣoː ˈklʌu̯s]; 5 April 1929 – 19 March 2008) was a leading Belgian author who published under his own name as well as various pseudonyms. Claus' literary contributions spanned the genres of drama, novels, and poetry; he also left a legacy as a painter and film director. He wrote primarily in Dutch, although he also wrote some poetry in English. He won the 2000 International Nonino Prize in Italy.
Hugo Claus | |
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Claus in Ghent, 1984 | |
| Born | Hugo Maurice Julien Claus 5 April 1929 Bruges, Belgium |
| Died | 19 March 2008 (aged 78) Antwerp, Belgium |
| Pen name | Dorothea van Male; Jan Hyoens; Thea Streiner |
| Occupation | Playwright, novelist, poet, painter, film director |
| Notable works | The Sorrow of Belgium |
| Spouse | Elly Overzier Veerle de Wit |
His death by euthanasia, which is legal in Belgium, led to considerable controversy.
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