Hugo Claus
Writing
- Born
- April 5, 1929 in Bruges, Belgium
- Died
- March 19, 2008
- Age
- Died at age 78
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.
