author
Hans Martin
1886–1964
A Dutch novelist and journalist, he wrote lively, widely read fiction that caught the mood of early 20th-century life. His best-known book, Malle gevallen, was popular enough to be adapted for film.
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Malle Gevallen : Een kluchtig verhaal
by Hans Martin
About the author
Born in Leiden on November 9, 1886, he became known as a Dutch writer and journalist who published around twenty novels. His work found readers not only in the Netherlands but also abroad, with some of his books translated into other languages.
One of his most famous novels was Malle gevallen (1913), a humorous story about student life that later became a film in 1934. He is generally remembered for fiction with a light, readable touch and for capturing everyday scenes in an engaging way.
He died in The Hague on March 20, 1964, at the age of 77. Alongside his literary career, biographical records also note that he worked in journalism and held roles connected to Dutch civil aviation.