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3227807
Area
Autographs
Title
Streuvels, Stijn
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Keyword
Year
2012
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Boek
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Belgian author born as Franciscus (Frank) Petrus Maria Lateur on October 3, 1871 in Heule and died on August 15, 1969 in Ingooigem. He was self-taught and spoke several languages. Guido Gezelle was an uncle of his. His literary talent was expressed in the Sint Jan Berchmans pensionate in Avelgem. Initially he learned the baker's craft. His first poems were published in 1895. Distinguished magazines from then recorded his work. In 1899 his first collection of short stories "Spring Life" came on the market. He received multiple awards. Some titles: De Vlaschaard, Village secrets, Morgenstond, Along the roads, ......

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