Cornelis Johannes Jacobus Maria 'Cees' Nooteboom, a renowned Dutch novelist, poet, and journalist, was born on July 31, 1933. Throughout his illustrious career, he has garnered numerous literary accolades and has been touted as a potential candidate for the Nobel Prize in literature.
Nooteboom's literary journey began with the publication of his debut novel, Philip en de anderen (Philip and the Others),in 1954, which won the prestigious Anne Frank Prize. His sophomore effort, De ridder is gestorven (The Knight Has Died),released in 1963, would prove to be his last novel for 17 years. During this hiatus, he devoted himself to crafting poetry and travelogues, solidifying his reputation as a celebrated travel writer. The anthology De omweg naar Santiago (Roads to Santiago),published in 1997, would inspire a plethora of Spanish and Dutch composers.
Nooteboom's third novel, Rituelen (Rituals),published in 1980, garnered widespread acclaim in the Netherlands, earning him the Pegasus Prize and the Ferdinand Bordewijk Prize. This groundbreaking work marked his first foray into English literature, published by Louisiana State University Press, which would go on to publish several of his earlier novels in English through 1990. His magnum opus, Het volgende verhaal (The Following Story),written for the 1991 Dutch Boekenweek, would win the Aristeion Prize in 1993, cementing his status as a literary giant.
Biography:
* Born: July 31, 1933
* Nationality: Dutch
* Occupation: Novelist, poet, and journalist
* Notable works: Philip en de anderen, De ridder is gestorven, Rituelen, Het volgende verhaal
* Awards: Anne Frank Prize, Pegasus Prize, Ferdinand Bordewijk Prize, Aristeion Prize
* Notable mentions: Nobel Prize in literature candidate
