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Willem Hendrik Nagel

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Dutch b. 25 August 1910, Zwolle[1] d. 29 July 1983[1] active 1941–1983

Willem Hendrik Nagel (1910–1983) was a Dutch jurist, criminologist, and writer who wrote under the pseudonym J.B. Charles. He studied law in Groningen and worked at the court in Middelburg before becoming involved in the resistance during World War II, where he stole identity documents and gathered intelligence. After the war, he became a professor of criminology at Leiden University (1956–1976) and served as chairman of the publishing house De Bezige Bij from 1959 to 1972. He was also an active literary figure, editing journals like Podium and De nieuwe stem. His writing often explored themes of fascism, individual responsibility, and personal history.[1]

  • criminology
  • resistance
  • fascism
  • personal history

Books

  1. Emmy Andriesse Beeldroman 748
    Beeldroman
    Emmy Andriesse
    €65.00

Works by Willem Hendrik Nagel

  • 1956 Beeldroman Bert Bakker / Daamen · book · Dutch Text by J.B. Charles (pseudonym of W.H. Nagel). Photographs by Emmy Andriesse.
  • 1953 Volg het spoor terug De Bezige Bij · book · Dutch First essay collection.
  • 1962 Van het kleine koude front De Bezige Bij · book · Dutch Essay collection.

Awards

  • 1950 Hendrik de Vries-prijs
  • 1953 Extra prijs van de Jan-Campertstichting Jan-Campertstichting
  • 1954 Prozaprijs Gemeente Amsterdam

References

  1. J.B. Charles (Willem Hendrik Nagel) link