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Vicki Baum
AuthorBooks · Second hand1888-1960
Hedwig "Vicki" Baum was an Austrian writer. She is known for the novel Menschen im Hotel, one of her first international successes. It was made into a 1932 film and a 1989 Broadway musical.
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About Vicki Baum
Birth
1888
Death
1960
Hedwig "Vicki" Baum was an Austrian writer. She is known for the novel Menschen im Hotel, one of her first international successes. It was made into a 1932 film and a 1989 Broadway musical.
Vicki Baum began her artistic career as a talented professional harpist before turning to writing.
Her most iconic work, Menschen im Hotel, is a fundamental benchmark of 20th-century literature.
Throughout her prolific career, Baum wrote a total of 148 works exploring various genres.
Her versatility led her to work as a journalist, screenwriter, and playwright, leaving an indelible mark on culture.
Born in Vienna and later a U.S. citizen, her work reflects a fascinating blend of cultural influences.
