Watse Cuperus (1891 – 1966) was a Dutch journalist, writer and translator. He wrote in West Frisian, and his most important work is The golden wire (De gouden tried, 1941–50).
Watse Cuperus | |
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| Born | 30 April 1891 Blije (Netherlands) |
| Died | 25 August 1966 (aged 75) Leeuwarden (Netherlands) |
| Occupation | writer and translator |
| Language | West Frisian |
| Period | 20th century |
| Genre | short stories, drama |
| Notable works | De gouden tried (The golden wire) |
Books
edit- 1933 : Skeanebûrster folkslibben
- 1937 : Lânstoarm XI
- 1941–50 : De gouden tried (1941, 1942 e 1950)
- 1943 : Oarreheite erfskip
- 1946 : Sa't lân opjowt
- 1947 : De pipegael (réimpression 1969)
- 1948 : Doeke Daen
- 1949 : Swart, mar leaflik (réimpression 1969, deuxième réimpression 1998)
- 1955 : Hoeder en skiep
- 1958 : Striid en segen (romance autobiographic)
- 1964 : De sierlike kroan
- 1966 : Jild en eare
Books for children
edit- 1936 : Oarreheite pet (reprinted 1941; 2nd reprinted 1948)
Drama
edit- 1955 : Do silst net stelle, 4 acts
- 1956 : Libbensropping, 4 acts
- 1966 : The golden wire (De gouden tried), 4 acts
Translations
edit- 1959: Dark but beautiful (Zwart maar lieflijk, from West Frisian Swart mar leaflik)