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Cees Nooteboom: A Nomadic Writer's Artistic Journey

publication · 2026-04-24

Cees Nooteboom, born in 1933 in The Hague, is a prolific Dutch author of around thirty works spanning fiction, poetry, reportage, and art essays. The article in artpress (May 2016, issue 433) reviews his book 'J'avais bien mille vies et je n'en ai pris qu'une' and 'Le Visage de l'œil. Poèmes' published by Actes Sud. Nooteboom's nomadic lifestyle and diverse literary output are highlighted, emphasizing his unique perspective as a writer who traverses genres and cultures.

Key facts

  • Cees Nooteboom was born in 1933 in The Hague.
  • He has authored approximately thirty books.
  • His works include fiction, poetry, reportage, and art essays.
  • The article appears in artpress issue 433, May 2016.
  • The reviewed books are 'J'avais bien mille vies et je n'en ai pris qu'une' and 'Le Visage de l'œil. Poèmes'.
  • Both books are published by Actes Sud.
  • The article is on page 78.
  • Nooteboom is described as a nomadic writer.

Entities

Artists

  • Cees Nooteboom

Institutions

  • Actes Sud
  • artpress

Locations

  • The Hague
  • Netherlands

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