Jan Hanlo

In 1951 his first book op poems was published, The varnished - Het geverniste. • Illustration — Poem De mus on a wall in Leiden His most famous poem, 'Oote', meant as a rendering of children's speak in written sounds, was published in 1952. It resulted in a minor scandal, when it was read aloud in the Dutch parliament as an example of art that should not be subsidized by the government. For the most part, Hanlo's work is less experimental. Its recurring themes are beauty and innocence. Hanlo was an amiable, shy man, who found pleasure in relating with boys. Alleged homosexual acts brought him into contact with the law. Because of this he was treated in mental hospitals, and according to his 1998 biography, Hanlo was castrated. In the end of the 1950s he started writing prose. After his death, more of his prose was published and his correspondence. Still a valued Dutch author, his poems have been put to music several times. Some of his poems were used to adorn walls, for instance in the Wall poems in Leiden project.

Jan Hanlo is recorded with the occupation scholar of English. Recorded with the occupation teacher. Recorded with the occupation writer. Recorded with the occupation poet. Recorded as poet, writer, teacher and scholar of english. Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the heading Johannes Bernardus Maria Raphael Hanlo. His recorded languages were Dutch and English.