Günter Eich
German poet and radio playwright (1907–1972)
Günter Eich was born on February 1, 1907 in Lebus and died on December 20, 1972 in Salzburg, aged 65. Recorded occupations: translator, playwright, poet, lyricist, songwriter and writer. Country of citizenship: Germany and Prussia. Associated movement: Group 47. Notable works include “Stock-taking”, “Latrine”, “Dreams” and “Moles”. Honours include Georg Büchner Prize, Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts, Hörspielpreis der Kriegsblinden, Karl-Sczuka-Preis, Schiller Memorial Prize and Andreas Gryphius Prize. Member of German Academy for Language and Literature and Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts.
- Born
- February 1, 1907 · Lebus
- Died
- December 20, 1972 · Salzburg
- Age at death
- 65
- Citizenship
- Germany, Prussia
- Occupations
- translator, playwright, poet, lyricist, songwriter, writer
- Movements
- Group 47
- Notable works
- Stock-taking, Latrine, Dreams, Moles
- Honours
- Georg Büchner Prize, Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts, Hörspielpreis der Kriegsblinden, Karl-Sczuka-Preis, Schiller Memorial Prize, Andreas Gryphius Prize
- Wikipedia editions
- 26 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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