Ernest Claes

Belgian writer (1885-1968) · Belgium · On the map · Writers · Died at 82

Andreas Ernestus Josephus Claes was a Belgian author. He is best known for his regional novels, including De Witte ("Whitey"), which was the source material for the first Flemish sound film: De Witte (1920). In 1980 it was remade as De Witte van Sichem by Robbe De Hert.

Ernest Claes is read about 27 times a day, in 12 languages.

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