Wolfgang Borchert
German playwright, and short story writer (1921–1947)
Wolfgang Borchert was born on May 20, 1921 in Hamburg and died on November 20, 1947 in Basel, aged 26. Recorded occupations: playwright, short story writer, poet, writer, resistance fighter and cabaret performer. Country of citizenship: Germany. Associated movement: Trümmerliteratur. Notable works include “The Man Outside” and “The Bread”. Educated at Gymnasium Eppendorf.
- Born
- May 20, 1921 · Hamburg
- Died
- November 20, 1947 · Basel
- Age at death
- 26
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Occupations
- playwright, short story writer, poet, writer, resistance fighter, cabaret performer
- Movements
- Trümmerliteratur
- Notable works
- The Man Outside, The Bread
- Education
- Gymnasium Eppendorf
- Wikipedia editions
- 36 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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