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Willem Elsschot | |
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 Elsschot in c. 1920 | |
| Born | Alphonsus Josephus de Ridder 7 May 1882 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Died | 31 May 1960 (aged 78) Antwerp, Belgium |
| Pen name | Willem Elsschot |
| Occupation | Poet, writer |
| Language | Dutch |
| Notable awards | Constantijn Huygens Prize (1951) |
Alphonsus Josephus de Ridder (7 May 1882 – 31 May 1960) was a Belgian writer and poet who wrote under the pseudonym Willem Elsschot (pronounced [ˈʋɪləm ˈɛlsxɔt]). One of the most prominent Flemish authors, his most famous work, Cheese (1933) is the most translated Flemish-language novel of all time.[1]
- ^ "Did you know that Willem Elsschot once lived in Brussels?". Focus on Belgium. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
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