Harry Mulisch - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 29, 1927 |
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| Died | October 30, 2010 (age 83) |
| Birthplace | Haarlem, Netherlands |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Harry Mulisch's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Notable works including 'The Assault' (De Aanslag), 'The Discovery of Heaven' (De ontdekking van de hemel), and shaping postwar Dutch literature. |
Intro
Harry Mulisch was a renowned Dutch writer, often cited as one of the 'big three' authors of postwar Dutch literature, alongside W.F. Hermans and Gerard Reve. His works span novels, essays, plays, and poetry, often thematically connected to World War II and questions of morality, guilt, and history. Mulisch received numerous literary honors throughout his career, and his influence extended into Dutch culture and beyond. In recognition of his literary significance, an asteroid was named after him in 2006.
Early Life & Background
Harry Mulisch was born on July 29, 1927, in Haarlem, Netherlands. His father was an Austrian-Hungarian national who collaborated with Nazis during World War II, while his mother was Jewish, and her family perished in concentration camps. These circumstances, and surviving the war in occupied Netherlands, deeply influenced Mulisch's later work.
Career Highlights
- Publication of 'The Assault' (De Aanslag, 1982), which won the 1986 Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film adaptation
- Writing 'The Discovery of Heaven' (De ontdekking van de hemel, 1992), widely regarded as his magnum opus
- Recipient of numerous literary awards, including the Prijs der Nederlandse Letteren (1995)
- Asteroid 10251 Mulisch named in his honor in 2006
Trivia
- Mulisch considered himself a 'child of the war', referencing his family's split allegiances during WWII
- He has been described as both a public intellectual and a literary celebrity in the Netherlands
- Several of his works have been adapted for film and television
FAQs
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Harry Mulisch was born the 29 July 1927.
Haarlem, Netherlands.
On His Birth-Day
About July 29th, 1927, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 29th, 1927 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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