Hans Andreus

Hans Andreus (21 February 1926 – 9 June 1977) was the pseudonym of the Dutch poet and writer Johan Wilhelm van der Zant.

His parents divorced soon after his birth, his mother remarried, and the family lived in Scheveningen between 1930 and 1937 before moving back to Amsterdam.

[2] Andreus' debut work, the poetry book 'Muziek voor Kijkdieren' (tentative translation: Music for looking animals), came out in 1951.

Besides poetry, Andreus also wrote a large number of children's books, the best known series of which revolves around the character 'Meester Pompelmoes'.

Andreus stories for children are full of fantastical themes, playful, and written in a lyrical, rhythmical style.

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