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Willem Frederik Hermans

    September 1, 1921 – April 27, 1995

    Willem Frederik Hermans stands as one of the foremost post-war Dutch authors, known for his polemic and provocative style. Central to his philosophy is the belief that individuals must construct their own reality to survive, a process inherently leading to clashes of experience. Hermans regarded language as an essential tool for imposing order upon chaos, a theme he explored profoundly in his essays. His novels often place characters in worlds subjectively certain yet objectively ambiguous to the reader, generating narrative intrigue within this tension.

    Willem Frederik Hermans
    Die Tränen der Akazien
    Verscheur deze brief! Ik vertel veel te veel
    An Untouched House
    A Guardian Angel Recalls
    The Darkroom of Damocles
    Beyond Sleep