Remco Wouter Campert

author

Dutch[1] b. 28 July 1929, The Hague, Netherlands[1] d. 4 July 2022, Amsterdam, Netherlands[1] active 1950–2022

Remco Wouter Campert (1929–2022) was a highly influential Dutch poet, novelist, and columnist. A key figure in the 'Vijftigers' literary movement of the 1950s, he was known for his experimental and evocative style. He made his debut in 1950 with the poetry collection 'Ten lessons with Timothy' and achieved significant fame with his novel 'Het leven is vurrukkulluk.' Campert became a household name in the Netherlands, contributing extensively to Dutch culture through his distinct poetic voice and prose.[1,2]

  • poetry
  • literature
  • Vijftigers

Books

Works by Remco Wouter Campert

  • 1950 Ten lessons with Timothy book Debut poetry collection.
  • 1961 Het leven is vurrukkulluk book Debut novel.
  • 2013 De ziel krijgt voeten De Bezige Bij · book Photobook with text.

Awards

  • Reina Prinsen Geerligsprijs

References

  1. Remco Campert: biografie link
  2. Remco Campert. 2026 link