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B. E. van (Bertha Elisabeth) Osselen-van Delden

1847–1936

A Dutch writer of children's books, she published lively stories for young readers from the late 19th century into the early 20th. Her work includes animal tales, family stories, and books set in everyday Dutch life.

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Twee Vrinden

Twee Vrinden

by B. E. van (Bertha Elisabeth) Osselen-van Delden

About the author

Bertha Elisabeth van Osselen-van Delden was a Dutch author who lived from 1847 to 1936. The Digital Library for Dutch Literature lists a substantial body of work under her name, showing that she was an active and productive writer for younger readers.

Her books appeared mainly between the 1890s and the early 1900s. Titles associated with her include 't Jodinnetje van Elspeet (1895), Corrie en de kaboutertjes (1898), De poppenpartij (1902), Nijenheuvel (1904), Bobo. Geschiedenis van een aap (1905), Grootmoeder en kleinzoon (1905), De schaapskooi op de Elspeeter heide (1906), and Het meisje uit Amerika (1909).

Taken together, these titles suggest a writer interested in children, family life, and storytelling with a warm, accessible tone. A clear verified portrait image was not found on the sources reviewed, so no profile image is included here.