Hugo Claus
Date of Birth:

Apr 05, 1929

Place of Birth:

Bruges, Belgium

Biography:

Hugo Maurice Julien Claus was a leading Belgian author who published under his own name as well as various pseudonyms. Claus' literary contributions spanned the genres of drama, the novel, and poetry; he also left a legacy as a painter and film director. He wrote primarily in Dutch, although he also wrote some poetry in English.

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