Willem Frederik Hermans

(1921–1995) Writer Kingdom of the Netherlands

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Willem Frederik Hermans was a writer from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, best known for Nooit meer slapen.

Quick Facts About Willem Frederik Hermans

Born: September 1, 1921
Died: April 27, 1995
Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
Profession: Writer
Notable works: Nooit meer slapen
Known for: The Darkroom of Damocles, Beyond Sleep, Een heilige van de horlogerie

About Willem Frederik Hermans

Willem Frederik Hermans was a Dutch author of poetry, novels, short stories, plays, as well as book-length studies, essays, and literary criticism. His most famous works are The House of Refuge, The Darkroom of Damocles, and Beyond Sleep.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

P.C. Hooft Award Ferdinand Bordewijk Prize Dutch Literature Prize Busken Huet award Essayprijs van de gemeente Amsterdam Prijs van de Stichting Kunstenaarsverzet Honorary doctor of the University of Liège honorary doctor of the University of Pretoria