Marieke Lucas Rijneveld is a highly acclaimed author from the Netherlands. They were born and raised in a Reformed farming family in North Brabant before moving to Utrecht. Rijneveld is known for their powerful and raw storytelling, which has earned them recognition as one of the greatest new voices in Dutch literature.
Rijneveld's writing career took off in 2015 when their first poetry collection, Calfskin, was published and went on to win the C. Buddingh’ Prize for best poetry debut. That same year, the Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant named Rijneveld as their literary talent of the year. In 2018, Rijneveld published their first novel, The Discomfort of Evening, which became a national bestseller and won the prestigious ANV Debut Prize.
In addition to their writing, Rijneveld works on a dairy farm, which provides them with inspiration and a grounding in the rural world they depict in their work. Their ability to convey the harsh realities of farm life, along with the emotional struggles of their characters, has captivated readers and critics alike. Rijneveld's unique voice and perspective have established them as a significant force in contemporary literature, and their work continues to resonate with audiences around the world.