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Hella Haasse Obituary
Haasse's Dutch publisher, Querido, announced Friday that the author died a day earlier in Amsterdam after a short illness. The cause of death was not given.
Haasse's first novel, "Oeroeg," was an instant hit and has been read at school by generations of Dutch children. The 1948 novel tells of the relationship between two boys, one Dutch and the other Indonesian, whose friendship is put to the test as the colony moves toward independence as the nation of Indonesia.
Haasse's works were translated and published in 90 countries and earned her every major Dutch literary prize.
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March 30, 2014
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your dear love one. “And no resident will say: I am sick…” Isa 33. In this time of a loss of someone special in our lives be comforted to know God cares and will help us endure through his love with comfort and peace. We miss this talented person whom many no doubt respected and admired.
sheila
October 30, 2011
To the family of Hella Haasse
I am so sorry for your lost, it is truly a blessing that Hella lived so long as psalm 90:10 says “In themselves the days of our years are seventy years; and if because of special mightiness they are eighty years, may you find comfort from the word of God.
Victoria VZj
October 2, 2011
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October 1, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. "In a Dark Wood Wandering" is one of my favorite books. I re-read it just recently. She accomplished so much in her long life and gave so many pleasure by her books. A. Smith, OK
October 1, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
October 1, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of this friend or familiy member. The bible has encouraging words at Isaih 33:24.
FF
September 30, 2011
What an inspiration for the world, especially women. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Henryk Zaleski
September 30, 2011
Rest in eternal peace where all dreams come true.
Y. Ford
September 30, 2011
To the Family of Hella Haasse ~ Please accept my sincerest condolences. She was well known as an award-winning author and best known for chronicling colonial life in the Dutch East Indies. The many children who read her first novel, "Oeroeg," will never forget her or the story. May Ms. Haasse's family and friends always cherish the precious memories they had with her.
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