Biography
Jan Hendrik Wolkers was a Dutch author, sculptor and painter. He became noted as an author in the 1960s mainly for his graphic descriptions of sexual ...read more
Jan Hendrik Wolkers was a Dutch author, sculptor and painter. He became noted as an author in the 1960s mainly for his graphic descriptions of sexual acts, which were often subject of controversy. His 1969 novel "Turks Fruit" was translated into ten different languages and published in English as "Turkish Delight". It was also made into a highly successful movie by Paul Verhoeven in 1972.
Department
Writing
Birthday
1925-10-26
Place of Birth
Oegstgeest, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Also Known As
[]
AWARDS
LEGAL
🥇 Be the First to Know - Get Our Newsletter
Receive Weekly Updates with the Latest News and Articles to Your Inbox.