Günter Eich

Günter Eich (1907–1972) was a German translator, playwright and poet.

Overview

Born at Lebus in 1907, died at Salzburg in 1972.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The authority associates the name with Group 47. Ilse Aichinger is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Berlin and Dresden. Membership is recorded of German Academy for Language and Literature and Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts.

Works named in the authority record are Stock-taking, Latrine, Dreams and Moles.

Distinctions recorded are Georg Büchner Prize, Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts, Hörspielpreis der Kriegsblinden and Karl-Sczuka-Preis.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Günter Eich”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q60869: Günter Eich

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