About Watse Cuperus
Lived 1891 – 1966 (aged 75). Watse Cuperus was a Dutch autobiographer, journalist, poet and teacher.
Watse Cuperus (1891 – 1966) was a Dutch journalist, writer and translator. He wrote in West Frisian, and his most important work is The golden wire (De gouden tried, 1941–50).
Books 1933 : Skeanebûrster folkslibben 1937 : Lânstoarm XI 1941–50 : De gouden tried (1941, 1942 e 1950) 1943 : Oarreheite erfskip 1946 : Sa't lân opjowt 1947 : De pipegael (réimpression 1969) 1948 : Doeke Daen 1949 : Swart, mar leaflik (réimpression 1969, deuxième réimpression 1998) 1955 : Hoeder en skiep 1958 : Striid en segen (romance autobiographic) 1964 : De sierlike kroan 1966 : Jild en eare
Books for children 1936 : Oarreheite pet (reprinted 1941; 2nd reprinted 1948)
Drama 1955 : Do silst net stelle, 4 acts 1956 : Libbensropping, 4 acts 1966 : The golden wire (De gouden tried), 4 acts
Translations 1959: Dark but beautiful (Zwart maar lieflijk, from West Frisian Swart mar leaflik)
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Who was Watse Cuperus?
Frisian writer (1891-1966)
When was Watse Cuperus born?
Watse Cuperus was born on 30 April 1891 in Blije.
When did Watse Cuperus die?
Watse Cuperus died on 18 August 1966 in Leeuwarden.
What was Watse Cuperus's occupation?
Watse Cuperus was an autobiographer, journalist, poet and teacher.
What nationality was Watse Cuperus?
Watse Cuperus was Dutch.
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