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Hugo Maurice Julien Claus (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦyɣoː ˈklʌu̯s]; 5 April 1929 – 19 March 2008) was a leading Belgian author who published under his own name as well as various pseudonyms. Claus' literary contributions spanned the genres of drama, novels, and poetry; he also left a legacy as a painter and film director.
4 days ago · Hugo Claus (born April 5, 1929, Brugge, Belg.—died March 19, 2008, Antwerp) Belgian poet, novelist, playwright, screenwriter, director, and painter renowned for his prolific energy and the versatility of his politically and socially challenging work. Many consider him to be Belgium’s greatest writer.
Mar 30, 2008 · Hugo Claus, one of Belgium’s most renowned authors despite his often caustic portrayals of his nation, particularly its ambiguous role in World War II, died on March 19. He was 78. Mr. Claus,...
May 1, 2008 · Belgium's leading writer, Hugo Claus, who has died aged 78 in hospital after suffering from Alzheimer's disease, was a major poet, novelist, dramatist, essayist and film-maker, who wrote...
Mar 25, 2008 · March 25, 2008. Hugo Claus, one of Belgium’s most renowned authors despite his often caustic portrayals of his nation, particularly of its ambiguous role in World War II, died on Wednesday. He...
Overview. Hugo Claus. (1929—2008) Quick Reference. (b. Bruges, 5 April 1929) Playwright, novelist and poet. Erudite, eclectic and prolific, he writes in Dutch and Flemish, often depicting themes from rural life, as in Bruid in de ... From: Claus, Hugo in The Continuum Companion to Twentieth Century Theatre » Subjects: Performing arts — Theatre.
The Sorrow of Belgium (Dutch: Het verdriet van België) is a 1983 novel by the Belgian author Hugo Claus (1929–2008). The book, widely considered Claus's most important work and "the most important Dutch-language novel of the twentieth century", is a Bildungsroman which explores themes around politics and growing up in Flanders around World ...
