J. Slauerhoff | |
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Born | Jan Jacob Slauerhoff 15 September 1898 Leeuwarden, Netherlands |
Died | 5 October 1936 Hilversum, Netherlands | (aged 38)
Pen name | John Ravenswood (only occasionally) |
Occupation | Poet, novelist, general practitioner, ship's doctor |
Education | Medicine |
Alma mater | Amsterdam Municipal University |
Period | 1918–36 |
Notable works | Soleares (poetry), The Forbidden Kingdom (prose) |
Notable awards | C.W. van der Hoogtprijs 1934 for Soleares |
Spouse | Darja Collin (1930–1935) |
Jan Jacob Slauerhoff (15 September 1898 – 5 October 1936), who published as J. Slauerhoff, was a Dutch poet and novelist. He is considered one of the most important Dutch language writers.