Gerrit Komrij

Gerrit Komrij (1944–2012) was a Dutch poet, playwright and writer.

Also recorded as Gerrit Jan Komrij; G. Komrij.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Gerrit Jan Komrij.

Born at Winterswijk in 1944, died at Amsterdam in 2012.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is creative and professional writing, Dutch literature and translation.

Positions recorded include Dichter der Nederlanden.

Works named in the authority record are Humeuren en temperamenten.

Work by Gerrit Komrij is recorded in the collections of Museum De Lakenhal and Museum De Scheper.

Distinctions recorded are Poetry Prize of the Municipality of Amsterdam, Busken Huet award, Herman Gorterprijs and P.C. Hooft Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Gerrit Komrij”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q202489: Gerrit Komrij

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