Imme Dros

author

Dutch^[1] b. 26 September 1936, Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands^[1] active 1971–present

Imme Dros (born 1936) is a celebrated Dutch author, translator, and scriptwriter, primarily celebrated for her profound contributions to children's and young adult literature. Born on the island of Texel, Dros studied Dutch language and literature in Amsterdam before beginning her literary career in 1971. She is widely recognized for her poetic and imaginative retellings of classical mythology and well-known stories from antiquity, which she makes accessible to contemporary young audiences. Her work, which often features a lyrical and evocative style, includes titles such as 'Odysseus : een man van verhalen'. Dros has received numerous accolades and remains a cornerstone of Dutch children's literature, known for her ability to transform ancient themes into new, engaging forms for the modern era.^[1,2,3]

• children's literature
• classical mythology
• poetry
• retellings