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C.J. Langenhoven

Born

in Hoeko, Ladismith, South Africa

August 13, 1873

Died

July 15, 1932

Genre

Humor and Comedy, Poetry

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Cornelis Jacobus Langenhoven wrote under the pen name C.J. Langenhoven and was better known as Sagmoedige Neelsie (Gentle Neelsie) or Kerneels. He played a formidable role in South Africa's Afrikaans literature and cultural history and was one of the young language's foremost promoters. He is best known to have written the words for the original South African Anthem Die Stem. Considered one of the most versatile writers in Afrikaans, he was a master of the short form of prose and is remembered for his humorous and satirical works. ...more

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C.J. Langenhoven’s books

Average rating: 4.24 · 273 ratings · 23 reviews · 32 distinct works • Similar authors

	Brolloks en Bittergal: Wonderstories vir die Kindertjies 4.36 avg rating — 73 ratings — published 1977 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Loeloeraai 4.30 avg rating — 40 ratings — published 1923 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sonde met die Bure 4.13 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 1921 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Twee Novelles: Mof en sy Mense / Donker Spore 4.05 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 1972 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Die Beste Spookstories van C.J Langenhoven by C.J. Langenhoven, Danie Botha (Editor) 4.16 avg rating — 19 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Herrie op die ou Treinspoor 4.53 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 1925 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Die Krismiskinders 4.13 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 1978	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spreuke van C.J. Langenhoven: 'n Keuse by C.J. Langenhoven, Jan Scannell (Editor) 4.67 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jantjie Muis en Jakob Slang 3.89 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 1982	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Donker Spore 4.14 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 1926 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars