Jacobus Van Looy - Works

Works

  • Proza (1889)
  • Gekken (1892)
  • Feesten (1903)
  • De wonderlijke avonturen van Zebedeus (1910–1925)
  • 'Een praatje over "vertalen" met eenige vertaalde fragmenten' (1912)
  • Reizen (1913)
  • Jaapje (1917). in the DBNL
  • Feesten (1920)
  • Jaap (1923)
  • De wonderlijke avonturen van Zebedeus (1925)
  • De wonderlijke avonturen van Zebedeus (1925)
  • Nieuw proza (1929)
  • Op reis (1929)
  • Jacob (1930)
  • Gedichten (only scans available) (1932)
  • Jaapje (1963)
  • Proza (1981)

His work has been hailed as epic, with tender humanity and a gentle wisdom. Notable written works include the short story, De Dood van mijn Poes (The Death of My Cat) and his autobiograohy, Jaapje (Jimmy). Many of his paintings are to be found in Holland's leading museums.

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