Hennie Aucamp facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hennie Aucamp
Born	(1934-01-20)20 January 1934 Dordrecht, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Died	20 March 2014(2014-03-20) (aged 80) Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Alma mater	University of Stellenbosch
Occupation	Academic, poet, playwright

Hennie Aucamp (born January 20, 1934 – died March 20, 2014) was a well-known South African writer. He wrote in Afrikaans, which is one of South Africa's official languages. Hennie was a talented poet and short story writer. He also taught at a university, sharing his knowledge with students.

Hennie grew up on a farm in the beautiful Stormberg highlands. He finished high school in Jamestown, Eastern Cape. After that, he went to the University of Stellenbosch for his higher education. He passed away in Cape Town when he was 80 years old.

Hennie Aucamp's Writings

Hennie Aucamp wrote many different kinds of books. He was famous for his short stories and poems. He also wrote plays and texts for cabaret shows. Cabaret is a type of entertainment with music, singing, and comedy.

Short Stories by Hennie Aucamp

Hennie Aucamp wrote many collections of short stories. These books often explored different parts of life in South Africa. Some of his short story collections include:

• Een somermiddag (1963)
• Die hartseerwals (1965)
• ’n Bruidsbed vir Tant Nonnie (1970)
• Hongerblom (1972)
• Wolwedans (1973)
• Dooierus (1976)
• ’n Vreemdeling op deurtog (2007)
• Die huis van die digter (2009)

Poetry Collections

Hennie Aucamp also wrote many beautiful poems. His poetry often had a unique style. He wrote different types of poems, including short, four-line poems called quatrains. Some of his poetry books are:

• Die lewe is ’n grenshotel (1977)
• Die blou uur (1984)
• Rampe in die ruigte (1996)
• Hittegolf (2002)
• Dryfhout (2005)
• Vlamsalmander (2008)
• Skulp (2014)

Plays and Cabaret Texts

Besides stories and poems, Hennie Aucamp wrote for the stage. He created plays and special texts for cabaret performances. These works were often funny or thought-provoking. Some of his stage works include:

• Papawerwyn en ander verbeeldings vir die verhoog (1980)
• Met permissie gesê (1980)
• Slegs vir almal (1986)
• Sjampanje vir ontbyt (1988)
• Punt in die wind (1989)

Travel Stories

Hennie Aucamp also shared his travel experiences. He wrote books about his journeys to different places. These books let readers see the world through his eyes.

• Karnaatjie: reissketse en essays (1968)
• In lande ver vandaan: China – Tibet – Nepal (2001)

Awards and Recognition

Hennie Aucamp received many awards for his writing. These awards showed how important his work was in South African literature.

• 1970 – Tafelbergprys
• 1974 – W.A. Hofmeyrprys
• 1980 – ATKV-prys vir Drama
• 1982 – Hertzogprys (a very important South African literary award)
• 1987 – Fleur du Cap-toneelprys
• 1996 – Recht Malan Prize
• 2004 – ATKV-Prestigetoekenning
• 2004 – Fleur du Cap-teaterprys vir lewenswerk (for his lifetime contribution to theatre)
• 2004 – Afrikaans Onbeperk Kanna vir Lewensbydrae
• 2006 – Gustav Preller-prys vir Literatuurwetenskap