Marie Gevers

Marie Gevers (30 December 1883 – 9 March 1975) was a Belgian novelist who wrote in the French language.

Very early in life, she composed bucolic poetry, encouraged by Verhaeren.

In fact, one of the distinctive traits of her poetry was the love of her origins and familial roots.

Later, around 1930, she began to focus on writing in prose: Madame Orpha ou la sérénade de mai (1933), Guldentop (1934) and La ligne de vie (1937) continue this constant interest in the little people and life in Antwerp.

In 1960, she was awarded the grand quinquennial Prize for French Literature.