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Willem Wilmink

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Willem Wilmink

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1936-10-25 (Enschede)
Died
2003-08-02 (Enschede) age 66
Nationality
Dutch
Languages
Dutch
Residence History
Enschede, Netherlands

Career

Occupations
Lyricist, Writer, Poet
Active Years
1966-2003
Affiliations
Writers' collective (with Karel Eijkman, Hans Dorrestijn et al.)
Influenced
Herman van Veen, Wieteke van Dort

Education

University of Amsterdam
Dutch and history
Degree: Candidate
Year of Graduation: 1960
Country: Netherlands
Taught modern literature from 1960 to 1978
Tilburg University (Katholieke Universiteit Brabant)
Degree: Doctorate
Year of Graduation: 1988
Country: Netherlands

Awards

Zilveren Griffel
1983
Result: 受賞
Zilveren Griffel
1994
Result: 受賞
Nienke van Hichtum-prijs
1985
Result: 受賞
Gouden Griffel
1986
Result: 受賞
Theo Thijssen-prijs
1988
Result: 受賞
Louis Davids Prijs
1970
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Ben Ali Libi

1966 Poetry

Poem inspired by Dutch Jewish magician Michel Velleman, murdered at Sobibor extermination camp

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Brief van een Verkademeisje

1966 Prose

First publication: 'Letter from a Verkade girl'

Bibliography

  • Goejanverwellesluis
  • Seven songs for a peak
  • A strange tiger and other poems

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Accessible, straightforward poetryLyrics for children
Recurring Motifs
ChildrenEveryday lifeHistorical tragedy

Health

  • Strokes
    晩年
    Health declined

Legacy

Dutch poet and writer best known for songs for popular children programs and accessible poetry

In Popular Culture

  • Many Dutch artists performed his poetry

Trivia

  • Played accordion