Birth: 1921-01-05
, Konolfingen
Death: 1990-12-14
, Neuchâtel
Friedrich Dürrenmatt was a prominent Swiss playwright, novelist, and essayist, known for his grotesque and philosophical plays that explore the complexities of the human condition, justice, and morality. He often used elements of black humor, satire, and the absurd to question reality and society. His plays, such as "The Visit" and "The Physicists," achieved international recognition.
