Simon Vinkenoog

author

Dutch[1] b. 18 July 1928, Amsterdam, Netherlands[1] d. 12 July 2009, Amsterdam, Netherlands[1] active 1950–2001

Simon Vinkenoog (1928–2009) was a distinguished Dutch poet, writer, and journalist. He is best known as a leading figure of the 'Fifties Movement' in Dutch literature and for editing the influential anthology 'Atonaal'. In 2004, he was appointed Dichter des Vaderlands (Poet Laureate) for the Netherlands. His literary work spans poetry, novels, and prose, often exploring themes of reality, existence, and human experience. Beyond his own writing, he was a significant cultural mediator and editor who helped shape modern Dutch literature.[1,2]

  • poetry
  • literature
  • social commentary

Books

Works by Simon Vinkenoog

  • 1984 Beeld in zicht Moussault · book · Dutch · ISBN 9022613240 Text contribution for the book about Eddy Posthuma de Boer.
  • 1951 Atonaal anthology · Dutch Editor of this influential anthology.
  • 1950 Wondkoorts poetry · Dutch
  • 1954 Zo lang te water, een alibi novel · Dutch

Awards

  • 2004 Dichter des Vaderlands (Poet Laureate) Netherlands

References

  1. Wikipedia link
  2. Koninklijke Bibliotheek link