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Nelly Montijn-de Fouw

Best known for bringing the legends of King Arthur to Dutch readers, this early-20th-century writer is remembered for a lively retelling that helped keep those stories in circulation. Her work combines narrative flair with a clear love of medieval legend.

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Sagen van Koning Arthur en de Ridders van de Tafelronde

Sagen van Koning Arthur en de Ridders van de Tafelronde

by Nelly Montijn-de Fouw

About the author

Nelly Montijn-de Fouw was a Dutch author best known for Sagen van Koning Arthur en de Ridders van de Tafelronde, first published in 1920. Reliable catalog and book sources connect her most strongly with this Arthurian retelling, and later editions helped keep the book available for new generations of readers.

A family article by historian and writer Ileen Montijn identifies her as Nelly de Fouw and gives her life dates as 1891–1957. That same piece suggests how personally important the Arthur stories were within her family, which fits the enduring place of her book in Dutch-language Arthurian reading.

Although detailed biographical information is limited in the sources I could confirm, her reputation rests on making classic legend approachable and engaging. For listeners coming to her work today, she stands out as a writer who helped introduce the world of Arthur, Guinevere, Tristan, and Lancelot to Dutch readers in an inviting way.