Hennie Aucamp
South African poet and author
Born
January 20th, 1934
91 years ago
Died
March 20th, 2014
11 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
South Africa
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Born in 1934, this individual was a poet, author, and academic in South Africa. A significant contributor to Afrikaans literature, numerous works were published including poetry collections and novels. Academic roles included teaching literature at universities, influencing a generation of writers and poets. The literary community recognized contributions through various awards.
Published several poetry collections
Authored notable novels
Taught literature at university level
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