Gerrit Jan Komrij (30 March 1944 – 5 July 2012) was a Dutch poet, novelist, translator, critic, polemic journalist and playwright. He rose to prominence in the early 1970s writing poetry that sharply contrasted with the free-form poetry of his contemporaries. He acquired a reputation for his prose in the late 1970s, writing acerbic essays and columns often critical of writers, television programs, and politicians. As a literary critic and especially as an anthologist he had a formative influence on Dutch literature: his 1979 anthology of Dutch poetry of the 19th and 20th centuries reformed the canon, and was followed by anthologies of Dutch poetry of the 17th and 18th centuries, of Afrikaans poetry, and of children's poetry. Those anthologies and a steady stream of prose and poetry publications solidified his reputation as one of the country's leading writers and critics; he was awarded the highest literary awards including the P. C. Hooft Award (1993), and from 2000 to 2004 he was the Dutch Dichter des Vaderlands (Poet Laureate). Komrij died in 2012 at age 68.
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Some of their strengths
Gerrit Komrij has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Responsible, Practical, Honest, Charming, Imaginative, and Loyal.
Independent and Brave
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Gerrit Komrij is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who is ambitious and motivated.
Soulful and Intuitive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Gerrit Komrij well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.
Imaginative and Sentimental
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Gerrit Komrij as someone who is imaginative, sentimental, and in touch with emotions.
A person who has extremely good memory and analytical skills, likes to make sure that everyone gets along, enjoys all kinds of situations and people, has a talent for travel and languages, and who makes lifelong friends.
Inquisitive and Progressive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Gerrit Komrij is someone who is an eternal student who is always interested in learning new things, and who has a desire to shake things up and change things.
They are also someone who is calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.
Independent and Dynamic
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Gerrit Komrij tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.
Some of Gerrit Komrij's challenges
While Gerrit Komrij has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Gerrit Komrij can be Stubborn, Short-tempered, Impulsive, Hypocritical, Self-centered, Emotional, and Standoffish.
Short-tempered and Impulsive
One of Gerrit Komrij's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.
Gerrit Komrij must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Irritable and Moody
Gerrit Komrij is someone who can be irritable and moody, have a tendency to experience self-doubt, be too secretive, can take too many risks, and who can have an extreme approach to managing personal finances.
Aggressive and Domineering
Finally, Gerrit Komrij also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.
