Tim Krabbé
Dutch author and journalist, bestseller writer
Born
April 13th, 1943
82 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Netherlands
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A Dutch author and journalist, born in 1943, primarily focused on psychological themes and the human condition. Krabbé gained recognition for writing novels, essays, and articles that often explore philosophical and existential questions. His most acclaimed work, 'The Vanishing,' published in 1984, became a bestseller and was adapted into a successful film. Throughout his career, he also contributed significantly to chess literature and wrote about his passion for the game. He has maintained a notable presence in both literary and journalistic circles throughout his career.
Published 'The Vanishing' in 1984
Contributed extensively to chess literature
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