Remco Wouter Campert
author
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]
Themes
- poetry
- literature
- Vijftigers
Books
Works by Remco Wouter Campert
- Ten lessons with Timothy 1950 · book Debut poetry collection.
- Het leven is vurrukkulluk 1961 · book Debut novel.
- De ziel krijgt voeten 2013 · De Bezige Bij · book Photobook with text.
Awards
- Reina Prinsen Geerligsprijs

