Stefan Brijs was born in 1970 in Flanders. He published his first novel, Degeneration, in 1997 and a year later published Crusades, a short story collection. His second novel Arend was highly acclaimed and his most recent novel is The Angel Maker which is shortlisted for the Golden Owl and Libris prizes.
Stefan Brijs was born in 1970 in Flanders. He published his first novel, Degeneration, in 1997 and a year later published Crusades, a short story collection. His second novel Arend was highly acclaimed and his most recent novel is The Angel Maker which is shortlisted for the Golden Owl and Libris prizes.
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