Simon Vestdijk

Simon Vestdijk (1898–1971) was a Dutch poet, translator and essayist.

Overview

Born at Harlingen in 1898, died at Utrecht in 1971.

In detail

Simon Vestdijk studied at University of Amsterdam. the recorded working language is Dutch.

Membership is recorded of Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde.

Works named in the authority record are Anton Wachter and De Koperen Tuin.

Work by Simon Vestdijk is recorded in the collections of Museum De Scheper and Anne Frank House.

Distinctions recorded are P.C. Hooft Award, Dr. Wijnaendts Francken-prijs, Prose prize of the City of Amsterdam and Bijzondere prijs van de Jan Campert-Stichting.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Simon Vestdijk”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q437782: Simon Vestdijk

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