Hella Haasse | |
|---|---|
 Amsterdam, July 2006 | |
| Born | Hélène Serafia Haasse 2 February 1918 Batavia, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 29 September 2011 (aged 93) Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | University of Amsterdam |
| Period | 1948–2011 |
| Subject | Historical novels, Dutch East Indies-Netherlands relationship |
| Notable awards | 19 total (inc. 2 honorary degrees and P.C. Hooft Award) |
| Spouse | Jan van Lelyveld (1944–2008; his death); 3 children |
Hélène "Hella" Serafia Haasse (2 February 1918 – 29 September 2011)[1] was a Dutch writer, often referred to as the "Grande Dame" of Dutch literature,[2] and whose novel Oeroeg (1948) was a staple for generations of Dutch schoolchildren.[3] Her internationally acclaimed magnum opus is Heren van de Thee, translated to The Tea Lords.[4] In 1988 Haasse was chosen to interview the Dutch Queen for her 50th birthday after which celebrated Dutch author Adriaan van Dis called Haasse "the Queen among authors".[5]
Haasse has the first Dutch digital online museum dedicated to the life and work of an author. The museum was opened in 2008 on her 90th birthday.[6]
Haasse has an asteroid named after her.[7]
- ^ Notice of death if Hella Haasse[permanent dead link] (in Dutch)
- ^ "Hella Haasse: Grande Dame van de literatuur". de Volkskrant. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
- ^ Bockma, Harmen (30 September 2011). "Schrijfster Hella Haasse overleden". de Volkskrant. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
- ^ Evans, Julian The Tea Lords by Hella S Haasse – review (The Guardian, Saturday 4 December 2010)The Guardian and Observer Online Book Review
- ^ "Official Online Hella Haasse Museum". Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 6 October 2011.
- ^ "Official Online Hella Haasse Museum". Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 6 October 2011.
- ^ "Official Online Hella Haasse Museum". Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 6 October 2011.