Joost Zwagerman
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Johannes Jacobus Willebrordus (Joost) Zwagerman (born Alkmaar
, November 18, 1963) is a Dutch
writer, poet, and essayist. Among his teachers was the novelist Oek de Jong
.
Zwagerman received his highschool education at the 'Rijksscholengemeenschap Noord-Kennemerland' in Alkmaar, The Netherlands where he graduated from havo
an moved on to study Dutch language (Nederlandse taal- en letterkunde, unfinished) at the 'Pedagogische Academie'. He was a student at a course of creative writing by Oek de Jong.
(1993).
More novels followed like, 'Chaos en Rumoer' 'Zes Sterren' and 'De buitenvrouw'.
The work of Joost Zwagerman is translated in Twelve languages, including German, French and Japanese.
Besides books, Joost Zwagerman also published poetry and essays. His first bundle of poems was published in 1987 'Langs de doofpot'. The Awater poetry prize was awarded for his most recent bundle 'Roeshoofd hemelt', which was reprinted four times.
Among his essay work are the 'Pornotheek Arcadië' and 'Het vijfde seizoen' published in 2001 and 2003.
Joost Zwagerman is also active as a collumnist for the Dutch newspapers previously for the Volkskrant (1998–2002) and since 2001 for NRC Handelsblad
. Additionally he was the host of a Dutch television programme (Zomergasten) and appeared in theater with the Dutch writer Ronald Giphart.
As a writer he was connected to two universities; in 1998 Rijksuniversiteit Groningen and 2003 Universiteit Leiden. Furthermore he lectured at the Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen during the 'Frans Kellendonklezing' in 2006.
In Januari 2008 Joost Zwagerman was awarded the 'Gouden Ganzeveer', as a reward for his work as an extra-ordinairy addition to the Dutch written culture.
Joost Zwagerman lives with his wife and children in Amsterdam.
Alkmaar
Alkmaar is a municipality and a city in the Netherlands, in the province of Noord Holland. Alkmaar is well known for its traditional cheese market. For tourists, it is a popular cultural destination.-History:...
, November 18, 1963) is a Dutch
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The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
writer, poet, and essayist. Among his teachers was the novelist Oek de Jong
Oek de Jong
Oebele Klaas Anne de Jong is a Dutch novelist.He debuted in 1976 with De hemelvaart van Massimo, a collection of short stories for which he received the Reina Prinsen Geerligsprijs....
.
Education
At the age of nine Joost Zwagerman was already engaged with texts. He produced his own magazine,'De Zwagergids', which was compiled with texts and images from TV magazines.Zwagerman received his highschool education at the 'Rijksscholengemeenschap Noord-Kennemerland' in Alkmaar, The Netherlands where he graduated from havo
Hoger algemeen voortgezet onderwijs
The havo or hoger algemeen voortgezet onderwijs is a stream in the secondary educational system of the Netherlands. It has five grades and is generally attended from age twelve to seventeen...
an moved on to study Dutch language (Nederlandse taal- en letterkunde, unfinished) at the 'Pedagogische Academie'. He was a student at a course of creative writing by Oek de Jong.
Work
Joost Zwagerman made his debut with the novel 'De houdgreep' in 1986. His second novel ´Gimmick! )1989), was adapted for a play, and reached a much wider audience. He wrote his third book 'Vals licht' in 1991 and was rewarded with the 'AKO literatuurprijs'. 'Vals Licht' was the basis for a movie by Theo van GoghTheo van Gogh
Theo van Gogh is the name of:*Theo van Gogh , brother of the painter Vincent van Gogh*Theo van Gogh , great-grandson of the above...
(1993).
More novels followed like, 'Chaos en Rumoer' 'Zes Sterren' and 'De buitenvrouw'.
The work of Joost Zwagerman is translated in Twelve languages, including German, French and Japanese.
Besides books, Joost Zwagerman also published poetry and essays. His first bundle of poems was published in 1987 'Langs de doofpot'. The Awater poetry prize was awarded for his most recent bundle 'Roeshoofd hemelt', which was reprinted four times.
Among his essay work are the 'Pornotheek Arcadië' and 'Het vijfde seizoen' published in 2001 and 2003.
Joost Zwagerman is also active as a collumnist for the Dutch newspapers previously for the Volkskrant (1998–2002) and since 2001 for NRC Handelsblad
NRC Handelsblad
NRC Handelsblad, often abbreviated to NRC, is a daily evening newspaper published in the Netherlands by NRC Media. The newspaper was created on October 1, 1970, from merger of the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant and Algemeen Handelsblad . In 2006 a morning newspaper, nrc•next, was launched...
. Additionally he was the host of a Dutch television programme (Zomergasten) and appeared in theater with the Dutch writer Ronald Giphart.
As a writer he was connected to two universities; in 1998 Rijksuniversiteit Groningen and 2003 Universiteit Leiden. Furthermore he lectured at the Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen during the 'Frans Kellendonklezing' in 2006.
In Januari 2008 Joost Zwagerman was awarded the 'Gouden Ganzeveer', as a reward for his work as an extra-ordinairy addition to the Dutch written culture.
Joost Zwagerman lives with his wife and children in Amsterdam.
Dutch links
- Profile at the Digital library for Dutch literatureDigital library for Dutch literatureThe Digital Library for Dutch Literature is a website about Dutch language and Dutch literature. The website contains thousands of literary texts, secondary literature and additional information, like biographies, portrayals etcetera, and hyperlinks...
- Website van Joost Zwagerman