Vuyk, Beb (1905–1991)
Vuyk, Beb (1905–1991)
Dutch novelist, journalist and short-story writer. Name variations: Elisabeth Vuyk. Born Feb 11, 1905; died 1991; m. Fernand de Willigen (died 1986).
Moved from Holland to Dutch East Indies (1929) and, with family, spent war in Japanese internment camp; family settled in Java but was forced to return to Netherlands for political reasons; often wrote stories about adventure and life in Dutch East Indies; works include Duizend eilanden (1937), Het laatste huis van de wereld (1939), het hout van Bara (1947), Verzameld Werk (1972), and Kamdagboeken (1989); also wrote cookery books and children's books. Received several literary awards.
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