Willem Frederik Hermans, a renowned Dutch author, entered this world on September 1, 1921, in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, situated in the province of Noord-Holland, within the Netherlands.
As a writer, he garnered widespread recognition for his remarkable literary works, including the novel "De blinde fotograaf", published in 1973.
His literary prowess also manifested in "The Dark Room of Damocles", a notable publication from 1963, as well as "Paranoia", which saw the light of day in 1967.
Tragically, Willem Frederik Hermans' life came to a close on April 27, 1995, in the city of Utrecht, located within the province of Utrecht, in the Netherlands.