Jochem van Bruggen
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Jochem van Bruggen (1881-1957).
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Biography
Born in the Netherlands, a South African prose writer and first winner of the Hertzog Prize for Afrikaans literature for the novel Teleurgestel ("Disappointed") in 1917. Best known for his novels about the character Ampie.
His younger brother was J.R.L. van Bruggen.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
He adapted a number of his works for the stage, including Ampie, Die Burgemeester van Slaplaagte (as In die Maalstroom , sometimes performed as Levina) or as
In die maalstroom is ’n dramatisering van Die burgemeester van Slaplaagte en gaan gebuk onder dieselfde tegniese probleme. Hierdie drama is ook onder die naam Levina opgevoer.
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http://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jochem_van_Bruggen
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