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Jan Feith
1874–1944
A lively Dutch man of letters, he moved easily between journalism, literature, drawing, and sport. His career captured the energy of a Netherlands changing fast in the early twentieth century.
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About the author
Born in Amsterdam in 1874, Jan Feith was a Dutch journalist, writer, illustrator, and book designer. He became known for clear, engaging writing and for his curiosity about modern life, building a career that ranged across newspapers, books, and visual work.
Feith was not limited to the literary world. In his younger years he was active in sport, with experience in cycling and speed skating, and he also held leadership roles in Dutch hockey. That mix of literary and public life helped give his work an observant, wide-ranging character.
He remained a recognizable figure in Dutch cultural life well into the interwar years. Feith died in The Hague in 1944, leaving behind a varied body of work that reflects journalism, storytelling, and the everyday culture of his time.