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De ruine van een kathedraal: Verhalen
Dutch
152 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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About the author
Boeli van Leeuwen
17 books5 followersWhile originally trained as a lawyer and for many years a senior civil servant in Curacao, Willem C.J. "Boeli" van Leeuwen is better know for his novels, poetry and essays.
The island of Curacao and the paradoxes between the individual and his surroundings are the main themes of his novels.
His most widely known novels are "De rots der struikeling" (1959), "Een vreemdeling op aarde" (1962) and "De eerste Adam"(1966).
In his book of essays "Geniale Anarchie" (1990), Boeli van Leeuwen provides an insightful picture of the society and the people of Curacao in the post colonial era.
The island of Curacao and the paradoxes between the individual and his surroundings are the main themes of his novels.
His most widely known novels are "De rots der struikeling" (1959), "Een vreemdeling op aarde" (1962) and "De eerste Adam"(1966).
In his book of essays "Geniale Anarchie" (1990), Boeli van Leeuwen provides an insightful picture of the society and the people of Curacao in the post colonial era.
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December 3, 2022
'Een politicus zei eens tegen mij: "Aan het eind van zijn leven was de Doktoor een ruïne geworden." Ik zei: "Het is waar, maar hij was de ruïne van een kathedraal en niet van een kippenhok zoals jij."'
September 4, 2012
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