Maud Frère facts for kids

Maud Frère (born October 10, 1923 – died October 17, 1979) was a talented Belgian writer. She is best known for her novels and children's books. Her stories often explored the lives of women in Belgium after World War II.

Early Life and Career

Maud Frère was born in Brussels, Belgium, on October 10, 1923. She first started studying art. However, her life changed in 1942 when both her parents passed away. After this, she decided to switch her studies to social work.

She worked as a social worker for a while. In 1945, she married Edmund Frère, who was an engineer. Later, Maud Frère began her career as a writer. Besides writing novels, she also wrote for French television and other Belgian media. She even created a series of children's books about a character named Véronique.

Her Writing Style and Themes

Maud Frère's most famous books were written between 1956 and 1972. These books were published by a well-known French company called Éditions Gallimard. Her novels often focused on the challenges faced by women in Belgium after the war.

Her stories were unique because they didn't always have a clear ending. Even if a character started a new path in life, the story would often leave their future open. This made her books thought-provoking for readers.

Awards and Recognition

Maud Frère received several important awards for her writing. These awards showed how much her work was valued. She was given the Prix Victor-Rossel, which is a major literary prize in Belgium. She also won the Prix Charles Veillon [fr] and the Prix George-Garnir [fr].

Notable Books

Here are some of Maud Frère's well-known works:

• Vacances secrètes (1956)
• L'herbe à moi (1957)
• La grenouille (1959) – This book won the Prix Charles Veillon.
• La délice (1961) – This novel was later made into a film in 1974.
• Les jumeaux millénaires (1962) – This book received the Prix Victor-Rossel.
• Guido (1965)
• Le temps d'une carte postale (1967)
• L'ange aveugle (1970)
• Des nuits aventureuses (1972)

Later Life and Passing

In her later years, Maud Frère experienced severe headaches. She passed away on October 17, 1979, at the age of 56, after a fall. Her contributions to Belgian literature continue to be remembered.