Dutch Novelist and Essayist

Arnon Grunberg

1 article 2017

Arnon Grunberg is a Dutch novelist, essayist, and journalist known for his prolific literary output and numerous international awards. Born in Amsterdam, he has written extensively on topics ranging from war zones to cultural criticism. He contributed a piece to The Weekly Standard on the life and work of German-Dutch author Hans Keilson.

Hans Keilson: Love in Hiding

December 22, 2017 · Nazis, Books and Art, Israel

Hans Keilson was not quite 23 years old when, in December 1932, he came home from his hospital job to news from his mother. “Someone named Loerke called,” she said. “He called to congratulate us. He’s going to recommend your novel for publication.” The call had been from the poet Oskar Loerke, on…