Hella Haasse (1918 – 2011)[1] was a Dutch writer, often referred to as the Grand Old Lady of Dutch literature, and whose novel Oeroeg (1948) was a staple for generations of Dutch schoolchildren. Her internationally acclaimed magnum opus is Heren van de Thee, translated to 'The Tea Lords'. Haasse lived in the Dutch East Indies for most of the 20 first years of her life. So, and important segment of her literary work consist of Dutch Indies Literature.
The stamp was issued in 2012, belonging to the Grenzeloos sheet, dedicated to Indonesia.
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I like how the stamp image curls to reveal the tea workers beneath.
ReplyDeleteI've been this design in more stamps from the Netherlands, and I like it too.
DeleteThat's a new name in the books world for me. Will check her out. I love the way the connection with the has been done here! So clever!
ReplyDeleteI haven't found her books in the library, but I want to read at least one!
DeleteA new name for me too.
ReplyDeleteA new name for everyone here, it seems!
DeleteAn interesting view with half her face 'hidden'.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of this design.
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