Kloos, Willem Johan (1859-1938)

Dutch poet and critic. He was one of the leaders of the new literary group called ‘the men of '80’, and editor 1885 of their journal De Nieuwe Gids/The New Guide. The force of his language and imagery greatly influenced the poetry and critical views of his contemporaries in the early years of the movement, but his arrogance finally isolated him and the leadership passed to Albert Verwey.