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Dutch literary giant Cees Nooteboom dies at 92
12 Feb
Summary
- Dutch author Cees Nooteboom, acclaimed for novels and travel writing, has died.
- He achieved international fame with his 1980 novel 'Rituals'.
- Nooteboom also translated works from English into Dutch.
Cees Nooteboom, a prominent Dutch literary figure, has died at the age of 92. He passed away peacefully on his beloved island of Menorca.
Nooteboom first gained national recognition in the Netherlands with his 1955 debut novel, 'Philip and the Others.' This work, inspired by his extensive hitchhiking journeys, became a Dutch literary classic.
His international breakthrough came with the 1980 novel 'Rituals,' which explores the dynamic between two friends with contrasting approaches to life's rules. This novel was later adapted into a film and marked his first major English translation.
Born in The Hague on July 31, 1933, Nooteboom's early life was impacted by World War II. He also translated significant works from English into Dutch, including poetry and plays, and received honorary doctorates from several international universities.
