Harriët Freezer
author
Harriët Freezer was a pseudonym for Wilhelmina (Miep) Eybergen (1911–1977), a Dutch novelist and author. She first debuted in 1948 with the novel 'Raadsels in Randerveen'. Throughout her career, she explored a wide range of genres, including detective fiction, short stories, columns, and essays on social issues. She was notably active as a contributor to publications like 'De Groene Amsterdammer', 'Het Parool', and 'Elseviers Weekblad'. Freezer also translated numerous books and was well-known for her lectures and radio appearances. Her work often examined themes of female emancipation, the complexities of motherhood, and human relationships. Following her death, she was honored with the Harriët Freezer-ring, awarded to women who dedicate themselves to women's interests.[1]
- female emancipation
- motherhood
- human relationships
- social issues
Works by Harriët Freezer
- 1959 van bombazijn tot fluweel Also titled 'Van bombazijn tot fluweel: honderd jaar Schuttersveld. De geschiedenis van Gebroeders van Heek op het Schuttersveld te Enschede'
- 1948 Raadsels in Randerveen Debut novel
- 1951 Elisabeth en de moraal Detective-like novel
- 1952 Luchtkasteel op poten Collection of short pieces/columns
- 1965 Brieven aan een grote dochter Fictional letters from a mother
- 1967 Graag goed zijn. Verhaal van een scheiding Semi-autobiographical novel about divorce
- 1972 Het onderste uit de man Non-fiction about male sexuality
- 1972 Leven met de jaren Practical guide for the elderly
- 1974 De vrouw in de middenleeftijd Book about the transition into middle age
Awards
- 1978 Harriët Freezer-ring
References
- DBNL. Biografie van Harriët Freezer. DBNL. DBNL. 2011 link