Maria Heiden

author

Maria Heiden is a Dutch author and writer born in Bolnes on May 8, 1944. She is well-known for her long tenure as a bookseller, having co-owned the bookstore 'Voorheen Van Gennep' (formerly Van Gennep) in Rotterdam starting in 1975. Her literary work includes short stories, plays, and novels, often characterized by a versatile style described as a 'literary multi-tasker.' She has written works such as 'Mijn vader geboren in 1903' and various stage plays. In addition to her writing career, she is recognized for her significant role in the Dutch literary scene through her work as a bookseller and cultural figure.[1,2,3,4,5]

Themes

  • erotica
  • literary fiction
  • theater

Works by Maria Heiden

  • Hotel New York HOOKED 2005 · Hotel New York · book · Dutch ISBN 9080523534 Contains erotic tales.
  • Mijn vader geboren in 1903 2002 · book · Dutch
  • Ontbijt aan de Maas 1997 · play · Dutch Translated as Breakfast on the Maas.

Awards

  • Esther Kroon Prize Award Gerrit Rietveld Academie

References

  1. Goodreads: Maria Heiden - Born on D-day in 1944. link
  2. Wikipedia: Maria Heiden - Born in Bolnes. link
  3. De Harmonie link
  4. Wikiwand: Maria Heiden - Bookseller and author. link
  5. Rijnmond: Maria Heiden - Rotterdam bookseller. link