Watse Cuperus
Frisian writer (1891–1966)
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Watse Cuperus (1891 – 1966) was a Dutch journalist, writer and translator. He wrote in West Frisian, and his most important work is The golden wire (De gouden tried, 1941–50).
Born30 April 1891
Died25 August 1966 (aged 75)
Leeuwarden (Netherlands)
Occupationwriter and translator
LanguageWest Frisian
Watse Cuperus | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 April 1891 |
| Died | 25 August 1966 (aged 75) Leeuwarden (Netherlands) |
| Occupation | writer and translator |
| Language | West Frisian |
| Period | 20th century |
| Genre | short stories, drama |
| Notable works | De gouden tried (The golden wire) |
Books
- 1933 : Skeanebûrster folkslibben
- 1937 : Lânstoarm XI
- 1941–50 : De gouden tried (1941, 1942 e 1950)
- 1943 : Oarreheite erfskip
- 1946 : Sa't lân opjowt
- 1947 : De pipegael (réimpression 1969)
- 1948 : Doeke Daen
- 1949 : Swart, mar leaflik (réimpression 1969, deuxième réimpression 1998)
- 1955 : Hoeder en skiep
- 1958 : Striid en segen (romance autobiographic)
- 1964 : De sierlike kroan
- 1966 : Jild en eare
Books for children
- 1936 : Oarreheite pet (reprinted 1941; 2nd reprinted 1948)
Drama
- 1955 : Do silst net stelle, 4 acts
- 1956 : Libbensropping, 4 acts
- 1966 : The golden wire (De gouden tried), 4 acts
Translations
- 1959: Dark but beautiful (Zwart maar lieflijk, from West Frisian Swart mar leaflik)