Nescio

The Profile

Dutch author Jan Hendrik Frederik Grönloh (1882–1961) wrote under the pen name Nescio. He is best known for concise, ironic novellas and short stories about young men in early-20th-century Amsterdam.

Nescio is the pen name of Jan Hendrik Frederik Grönloh. 'Nescio' is Latin for 'I don't know'. He worked in commerce and published notable short novellas including De uitvreter and Titaantjes.

A single DeBaser review by CosmicJocker praises Nescio's light, ironic prose and his treatment of youthful rebellion in early-20th-century Amsterdam. The reviewer highlights 'The Freeloader' and 'Young Titans' as standout pieces and values the collection's poetic moments. Overall recommendation: worth reading for coming-of-age story fans.