About Henriette Grové
Lived 1922 – 2009 (aged 87). Henriette Grové was a South African writer.
Hester Henriette Grové(née Venter) (26 September 1922 – 15 December 2009) was a South African writer of African origin. She was married to the literary critic A.P. Grové.
She is best known for her short stories and her plays. She is one of the few writers to have won the Hertzog Prize in multiple categories. Radiodramas are Die Glasdeur and Die Goeie Jaar. A drama Die Bokamer . A short story is Swart Haan, collected in for instance "Moderne Afrikaanse Verhaalkuns", byeengebring en toeglig deur Dr. F.E.F. Malherbe.
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Who was Henriette Grové?
South African writer
When was Henriette Grové born?
Henriette Grové was born on 26 September 1922 in Potchefstroom.
When did Henriette Grové die?
Henriette Grové died on 15 December 2009 in Pretoria.
What was Henriette Grové's occupation?
Henriette Grové was a writer.
What nationality was Henriette Grové?
Henriette Grové was South African.
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