C. Buddingh'
Dutch poet and translator
Born
August 7th, 1918
106 years ago
Died
1985
40 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Netherlands
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Born in the Netherlands, Buddingh' was a prolific poet and translator. His literary works spanned several collections, where he expressed themes of everyday life and the intricacies of human experiences. As a translator, he contributed significantly to the introduction of international poetry to Dutch audiences. Buddingh' received various awards for his poetry, establishing a prominent place in the Dutch literary scene.
Published several poetry collections
Translated works from various languages
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