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Elise Muller

エリーゼ・ミュラー

Erīze Myurā

Aliases: Elizabeth Muller

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1919-03-11 (Ceres, Western Cape)
Died
1985-11-05 (Cape Town) age 66
Nationality
South Africa
Languages
Afrikaans
Religion
Dutch Reformed Church
Residence History
Ceres, Western Cape → Cape Town

Career

Occupations
writer, editor
Active Years
1940-1978
Affiliations
NG Kerkuitgewers

Education

University of Stellenbosch
Period: 入学後早期撤退
Country: South Africa
Withdrew early due to the onset of tuberculosis

Awards

Hertzog Prize
1957
Work: Die vrou op die skuit
Category: 短編小説部門
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Die vrou op die skuit

1957 short story collection

Short story collection that won the Hertzog Prize

Health

  • tuberculosis
    1930年代後半-1950年
    Prolonged period of enforced rest turned her towards writing; withdrew from university. Dramatic health improvement after lung removal in 1950

Legacy

Afrikaans writer and editor known for winning the Hertzog Prize. Worked many years as editor at NG Kerkuitgewers