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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.
Hugo Claus was a Belgian poet, novelist, playwright, screenwriter, director, and painter renowned for his prolific energy and the versatility of his politically and socially challenging work. Many consider him to be Belgium’s greatest writer.
Hugo Maurice Julien Claus (Brugge, 5 april 1929 – Antwerpen, 19 maart 2008) was een Vlaams dichter, schrijver, kunstschilder en filmmaker. Hij was de meest bekroonde auteur uit het Nederlandse taalgebied.
Mar 30, 2008 · Hugo Claus, one of Belgium’s most renowned authors despite his often caustic portrayals of his nation, particularly its ambiguous role in World War II, died on March 19. He was 78. Mr....
Hugo Claus (1929-2008) was a prolific and versatile author of novels, poems, plays and films. He is considered the most important Flemish writer of modern literature and a master of the Flemish language.
Hugo Claus is seen as one of the greatest Flemish writers from the post-Second World War period. In 1986, he was awarded the Prijs der Nederlandse Letteren (Dutch Literature Prize) for his extensive work, covering a range of disciplines: prose, poetry, plays and visual arts.
Mar 28, 2008 · Though often a controversial figure, the Flemish writer, director and graphic artist Hugo Claus was rarely overtly political. His sympathies were with the underdog, but he never descended to...
