Hermann Kesten

Hermann Kesten (1900–1996) was a German writer, linguist and translator.

Overview

Born at Pidvolochysk in 1900, died at Basel in 1996.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The authority associates the name with New Objectivity.

Membership is recorded of Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz and German Academy for Language and Literature.

Distinctions recorded are Georg Büchner Prize, Prize of the city of Nuremberg, Nelly Sachs Prize and honorary citizen of Nuremberg.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Hermann Kesten”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q65504: Hermann Kesten

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