Hugo Claus
Date of Birth:
Apr 05, 1929
Place of Birth:
Bruges, Belgium
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.