Stijn Streuvels facts for kids
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Stijn Streuvels
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Stijn Streuvels by Modest Huys
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Franciscus Petrus Maria Lateur
3 October 1871 Heule, Belgium
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| Died | 15 August 1969 (aged 97) Ingooigem, Belgium
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| Occupation | writer |
| Years active | 1899-1966 |
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Notable work
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De vlaschaard |
| Spouse(s) | Alida Staelens |
| Children | Paula (1906) Paul (1909) Dina (1916) Isa (1922) |
| Relatives | Guido Gezelle (uncle) |
Stijn Streuvels (born Franciscus Petrus Maria Lateur) was a famous Belgian writer. He was born on October 3, 1871, in Heule, a town near Kortrijk, Belgium. He passed away on August 15, 1969, in Ingooigem, near Anzegem.
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Stijn Streuvels' Early Life and Career
Stijn Streuvels started writing when he was very young. His uncle, the well-known poet Guido Gezelle, was a big inspiration for him. Before becoming a full-time writer, Streuvels worked as a baker in Avelghem until 1905.
His first writings appeared in a small magazine called De jonge Vlaming (The Young Fleming). Soon, the editors of a new and important magazine, Van Nu en Straks (From Now and Soon), noticed his talent. One of these editors, Emmanuel de Bom, became his guide and friend. He encouraged Streuvels to publish his stories as books.
Family Life and Home
In 1905, Stijn Streuvels married Alida Staelens. They had four children: Paula (born 1906), Paul (born 1909), Dina (born 1916), and Isa (born 1922).
Many years later, in 1980, their family home became a museum. It is now a special place where people can learn about Streuvels' life and work.
Stories About Rural Life
Streuvels' stories often show the daily lives of poor farmers in Flanders, which is a part of Belgium. He wrote about their struggles and their connection to the land.
Some of his books were even turned into films! For example, De Teleurgang van de Waterhoek became a movie called Mira. His famous book De vlaschaard was also made into a movie twice, and so was De blijde dag.
Awards and Recognition
Stijn Streuvels was a very respected writer. In 1937 and 1938, he was considered for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Even though he received many votes, the prize went to other writers in those years.
He also received special honorary degrees from several universities. These included the University of Leuven, the University of Münster, and the University of Pretoria. This showed how much his writing was valued around the world.
Published Works
Stijn Streuvels wrote many books and stories throughout his life. He was a very productive writer. Some of his most well-known works include:
- Lenteleven (1899)
- Zomerland (1900)
- Zonnetij (1900)
- De vlaschaard (1907)
- Prutske (1922)
- De teleurgang van den Waterhoek (1927)
He also translated many stories from other languages, like those by Leo Tolstoy and Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson.
Awards and Prizes
Stijn Streuvels received several important awards for his writing:
- Prize of Dutch Literature 1906 (for his work from 1900-1904)
- Prize of Dutch Literature 1911 (for his work from 1905-1909)
- State Prize for Literature 1935
- Prize Scriptores Catholici 1950
- Prijs der Nederlandse Letteren 1962 (for all his work during his life)
Images for kids
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Het Lijsternest, Streuvels' house, now a museum
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Reinaert de vos, 1911
See also
In Spanish: Stijn Streuvels para niños
- Flemish literature
