Wednesday 14 September is the presentation of the scientific biography 'Pionier foar it Frysk. Libben en striid fan Tony Feitsma (1928-2009)', written by dr. Liuwe H. Westra, who was commissioned to do so in 2019 by the Feitsma Fûns - Fûûns fwar it Frysk.

Westra has worked on the biography for 2.5 years. The first copy will be presented to the Commissioner of the King Mr. Arno Brok, during the Conference of Frisian Humanities at the WTC Westcord Hotel in Leeuwarden.

About the biography

Tony Feitsma came from a Frisian family, but grew up in Wieringermeer. She went to grammar school in Alkmaar, studied Frisian, Danish and French in Amsterdam and became a scientific assistant, a French teacher, a chief scientific officer and finally a Frisian professor. In addition, Tony Feitsma has been active all her life for the Frisian movement.

Westra describes her life in that context and evaluates her contribution to science and the movement. He also answers the question how Tony Feitsma became so Frisian and gives insight into her special character.

The book 'Pionier foar it Frysk. Libben en striid fan Tony Feitsma (1928-2009)' by Liuwe H. Westra is published by Afûk publishers in Leeuwarden.

Number of pages: 720
Retail price: € 49.50
ISBN 978 94 93159 93 8