Anton van Wilderode

Cyriel Paul Coupé (1918–1998) was a Belgian diocesan priest, teacher, writer and poet, also known by the pseudonym Anton van Wilderode.

He made his literary debut in 1939, with the short story Dis al ("This is all") in the magazine Nederland.

His debut as a poet followed in 1943, with the collection of poems De moerbeitoppen ruischten ("The mulberries rustled").

He wrote many poems for special occasions and meetings, such as for the yearly pilgrimages to the IJzertoren, and screenplays for television.

His poetry is characterised by the usage of a traditional poetic form and a clear language, combined with a romantic style.

Statue of Anton van Wilderode in Sint-Niklaas , Belgium