Willem Elsschot

Scenariusz

7 maja 1882 — 31 maja 1960 (78 years)
Alphonsus Josephus de Ridder (7 May 1882 – 31 May 1960), was a Belgian writer and poet who wrote under the pseudonym Willem Elsschot. One of the most prominent Flemish author, his most famous work, Cheese (1933) is the most translated Flemish-language novel of all time

Elsschot began writing poetry in 1900, making his authorial debut as a poet publishing in the magazine Alvoorder. It was, however, as a writer of prose that he achieved much of his fame. Whilst living in Rotterdam he wrote Villa des Roses (1913), his acclaimed novel revolving around the (mis)adventures of the guests of a Paris boardinghouse. His most famous works were written in the 1920s and 1930s: Lijmen (1924), Kaas (1933), Tsjip (1934) en Het Been (1938), novels with both tragic and comedic elements.

Known For

  • Dom 'Pod Różami'
    Dom 'Pod Różami'2002
  • Lijmen/Het been
    Lijmen/Het been2000
  • Will O' the Wisp
    Will O' the Wisp1973
  • Ieder van ons
    Ieder van ons1971

Filmografia

2002
Villa des roses · as Novel
2000
Lijmen/Het been · as Novel
1999
1973

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