Herzberg, Judith (1934–)
Herzberg, Judith (1934–)
Dutch poet and playwright. Name variations: (pen names) Christine de Hondt; Eva de Vries; Marta de Vries. Born Nov 4, 1934, in Amsterdam, Netherlands; dau. of Abel Herzberg.
Leading contemporary poet in Netherlands whose works include Zeepost (1963), Beemdgras (1968), Vliegen (1970), Strijklicht (1971), Botshol (1980), Dagrest (1984), Zoals (1992), and Bijvangst (1999); also wrote such plays as Leedvermaak (1982) and Een goed hoofd (1991); published work in several magazines and collections, including Nine Dutch Poets (1982) and Dutch Interiors (1984); wrote plays for tv and musical theater, opera libretti, and film scripts.
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