Erich Loest

Erich Loest (1926–2013) was a German journalist, writer and screenwriter.

Overview

Also worked under the name Hans Walldorf, Waldemar Naß and Bernd Diksen.

Born at Mittweida in 1926, died at Leipzig in 2013.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is German-language literature and journalism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Leipzig. Membership is recorded of Sächsische Akademie der Künste.

Work by Erich Loest is recorded in the collections of Erich Loest Archive.

Distinctions recorded are Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Hans Fallada Prize, Literaturpreis der Universitätsstadt Marburg und des Landkreises Marburg-Biedenkopf and Jakob Kaiser Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Erich Loest”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q96006: Erich Loest

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