Writing
Hugo Claus
- Born
- Apr 5, 1929 · Aged 78
- Died
- Mar 19, 2008
- Place of birth
- Bruges, Belgium
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 5
- TV credits
- 1
- Directing credits
- 6
Biography
Hugo Maurice Julien Claus was a leading Belgian author who published under his own name as well as various pseudonyms. Claus' literary contributions spanned the genres of drama, the novel, and poetry; he also left a legacy as a painter and film director. He wrote primarily in Dutch, although he also wrote some poetry in English.
