Authors List
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George Tabori
Peter Rühmkorf
Wolf Biermann
Tankred Dorst
Botho Strauß
Albert Drach
1902-12-17 – 1995-03-27
Albert Drach was an Austrian writer, known for his dense and experimental prose. His work frequently explored language and perception, challenging traditional narrative conventions. He stood out in 20th-century German-language literature. His writing is characterized by a deep reflection on existence and the human condition, often in urban and introspective settings. Drach left a legacy as a singular and intellectually rigorous author.
Ernst Jandl
1925-08-01 – 2000-06-09
Ernst Jandl was an Austrian poet, a pioneer of experimental and concrete poetry in the German language. His work is known for its playful exploration of language, its use of neologisms, unusual sounds and rhythms, challenging traditional poetic conventions and opening new paths for lyrical expression.
Wolfdietrich Schnurre
Martin Walser
Peter Weiss
Ernst Meister
Heinz Piontek
Uwe Johnson
Hermann Kesten
Wolfgang Koeppen
Wolfgang Hildesheimer
Erich Kästner
Hans Erich Nossack
Karl Krolow
Marie Luise Kaschnitz
1901-01-31 – 1974-10-10
Marie Luise Kaschnitz was a prominent German writer, poet, and essayist, whose work is recognized for its lyrical depth and exploration of existential and social themes. Her poetry is marked by precise and evocative language, which moves between the personal and the universal, addressing nature, memory, the passage of time, and the human condition. Kaschnitz also stood out in prose, with short stories and novels that investigate female experiences, the consequences of war, and the search for identity in a changing world. Her writing, often imbued with subtle melancholy and sharp perception of reality, established her as one of the most important literary voices in 20th-century Germany.
Martin Kessel
Ernst Kreuder
Noëlle Revaz
Thomas Hürlimann