Ode to Annie M.G. SchmidtI am deliciously naughty!
Annie M.G. Schmidt, 1986, photographer: Rob Bogaerts for Anefo, National Archives
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Dear Annie M.G. Schmidt,
We know you from your children's songs and children's books. 'Jip en Janneke', 'Pluk van de Petteflet' are still being read aloud now, after three quarters of a century. You are a household name in the Dutch language. 'Jip en Janneke language' stands for language that is clear and easy to understand.
You have also written a lot for adults, always with humour and a dose of social criticism. 'Pardon!' and 'Aan een klein meisje', are examples of this.
When giving talks to women doing good naughty things in social life, I use your text 'Ik ben lekker stout' ("I'm delicously naughty") to highlight them for the positive rebellious attitude that can be so effective in bringing about change. A great basic text for many occasions. Humour, strength and energy we get from you for free.
Period
1911– 1995
About
Ode from Wilma de Vries to Annie M.G. Schmidt.
Annie M.G. Schmidt has also written a lot for adults, always with humour and a dose of social criticism. ‘Pardon!’ and 'Aan een klein meisje' (“To a little girl”) are examples.
Annie M.G. Schmidt
Annie M.G. Schmidt was a Dutch poet and writer of verses, songs, books, plays, musicals and radio and television drama.