Literature Library author
Hella S Haasse
A concise guide to Hella S Haasse's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
IB PRL recommended author
Author overview
Hella S Haasse (1918–2011) was a poet and playwright whose body of work spans fiction. This writing is in Dutch and associated with The Netherlands. Major works and useful reading starting points include Heren van de thee, Oeroeg, The scarlet city, and Sleuteloog. Key themes include colonial memory, identity and historical uncertainty, and power, secrecy, and belonging.
Reading pathway
Begin with Heren van de thee, then move to Oeroeg, then move to The scarlet city.
Representative starting points
These are Literature Library reading suggestions by an IB PRL author, not titles prescribed by the IB.