Victor Vroomkoning

author

Dutch[1,4] b. 6 October 1938, Boxtel[1,2,3] active 1983–present

Victor Vroomkoning (born Walter van de Laar) is a Dutch poet and writer born in Boxtel in 1938. He debuted in 1983 and has published numerous collections of poetry and prose. He served as the city poet of Nijmegen from 2006 to 2008. Vroomkoning's work is characterized by its lyrical exploration of landscape, memory, and human experience. He also publishes under the pseudonym Stella Napels. His literary career spans four decades, during which he has received various awards and served on several prestigious literary juries.[1,2,3,4]

  • landscape
  • memory
  • poetry
  • Nijmegen

Books

Works by Victor Vroomkoning

  • 2004 Het Formaat van Waterland Recto Verso / De Weideblik · book · Dutch · ISBN 9080876712 Poetry collection in collaboration with photographer Hans Bol.
  • 2023 Dichter en dichter bij Nijmegen Roelants · book · Dutch Collection of poems about Nijmegen and surrounding areas.
  • 2006 Ommezien Arbeiderspers · book · Dutch Intermediate balance of his work.

Awards

  • 1983 Pablo Neruda Prize

References

  1. Stadsdichter. stadsdichternijmegen.nl link
  2. Victor Vroomkoning. uitgeverijwel.com link
  3. Biografie. gedichten.nl link
  4. Biografie. nederlands.nl link