Hella Haasse
Writing
Born February 2, 1918 — Died September 29, 2011
From Batavia, Dutch East Indies [now Jakarta, Indonesia]
Also known as Hélène Serafia Haasse, Hella S. Haasse
Biography
Hélène "Hella" Serafia Haasse (1918–2011) was a Dutch writer, often referred to as the "Grande Dame" of Dutch literature, and whose novel 'Oeroeg' (translated as 'The Black Lake', 1948) was a staple for generations of Dutch schoolchildren. Her internationally acclaimed magnum opus is 'Heren van de T...
