Frits De Mont

1883–1956 (age 73)

Biography

Frits De Mont, born in 1883, captured the rhythms of Belgian life through his penetrating observations and literary work.

His essays and stories deepened understanding of his era, and his voice remained a cherished presence in Belgian letters until 1956.

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