- Born
- Died
- Nickname
- Boontje
- Louis Paul Boon was born on March 15, 1912 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. He was a writer and actor, known for Menuett (2023), Vergeten straat (1999) and Whitey (1980). He was married to Jeanneke de Wolf. He died on May 10, 1979 in Erembodegem, Flanders, Belgium.
- SpouseJeanneke de Wolf(1936 - May 10, 1979) (his death, 1 child)
- After writing an unpublished novel, Boons official debut came in 1942 with De voorstad groeit (The suburb grows). It was award the Leo J. Krynprijs at the recommendation of Willem Elsschot.
- He was expelled from school for possession of forbidden books.
- Nearly all of Boon's work is infused by his profound commitment to socialism. As a historical novelist, 'The Gang of Jan De Lichte' or in Daens for example, he depicts the oppression of the working class in nineteenth-century Flanders.
- Late in life, Boon returned to painting, held many exhibitions, appeared on television as a commentator, and even turned up on quiz shows.
- Boon certainly competes with Hugo Claus for the title of most important writer of Flemish literature in the twentieth century.
- Strange that you only have family to meet them at deathbeds and funerals.
- She owes her success to two big things, a left thing and a right thing.
- The hardest battle in life is the battle not to become bitter.
- A James Bond book is stupid but exciting, while a masterpiece of Flemish literature is equally stupid but also annoying.
- What benefit does a young girl gain from a book that is suitable for young girls?
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