Doeschka Meijsing facts for kids
Maria Johanna Meijsing (born October 21, 1947 – died January 30, 2012) was a famous Dutch writer. She wrote many novels. She won the AKO Literatuurprijs in 2000 for her book De tweede man. In 2008, she won the Ferdinand Bordewijk Prijs for her novel Over de liefde. Doeschka Meijsing was also the older sister of writer Geerten Meijsing and philosopher Monica Meijsing.
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About Doeschka Meijsing's Life
Doeschka Meijsing was born in a city called Eindhoven. This was on October 21, 1947. When she was three years old, her family moved. They went to live in Haarlem.
She went to the University of Amsterdam. There, she studied Dutch Language and Literature. From 1971 to 1976, Meijsing worked as a teacher. She taught at the St. Ignatius Gymnasium. After that, she worked at the University of Amsterdam. She was a research assistant until 1978.
In 1978, she started a new job. She became an editor for a literary section. This was for a well-known Dutch magazine called Vrij Nederland. Later, in 1989, she became a literary editor. This was for a big news magazine called Elsevier.
Her Books and Stories
Doeschka Meijsing started publishing her writing in 1969. Her work appeared in a literary magazine called Podium. She also published in another magazine, De Revisor. Because of this, her writing style was sometimes called "Revisor style."
In 1974, her first book came out. It was a collection of short stories. The book was called De hanen en andere verhalen. She also gave special talks at the University of Groningen. These talks were later put into a book. It was named Hoe verliefd is de toeschouwer? (1988). Meijsing also wrote poems. Her poetry book was called Paard Heer Mantel (1986). In 1997, she won the Opzij Literature Prize.
What Doeschka Meijsing Wrote About
Doeschka Meijsing often wrote about certain ideas. One main idea was how imagination and real life connect. She also explored how people can be fascinated by someone they admire. This could sometimes lead to feelings like jealousy. Another important topic in her books was time.
Her main characters were often people who felt like outsiders. They might be a bit sensitive. These characters often found comfort by escaping into their own thoughts and fantasies. Her last novel, Over de liefde, was published in 2008. This book won several awards. These included the AKO Literature Prize and the F. Bordewijk Prize.
Her Final Years
Doeschka Meijsing passed away at 64 years old. This happened on January 30, 2012. She had complications after a major surgery. She lived in Amsterdam until her death. Her apartment was above the apartment of her former partner.
