C. Buddingh'

Dutch poet and translator

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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