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Wolfgang Borchert
AuthorBooks · Second hand1921-1947
Wolfgang Borchert was a German author and playwright whose work was strongly influenced by his experience of dictatorship and his service in the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. His work is among the best-known examples of the Trümmerliteratur movement in post-World War II Germany. His most famous work is the drama Draußen vor der Tür (The Man Outside), which he wrote soon after the end of World War II. His works are uncompromising on the issues of humanity and humanism. He is one of the most popular authors of the German postwar period; his work continues to be studied in German schools.
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Birth
1921
Death
1947
First book
1946
Years writing
80
Wolfgang Borchert was a multifaceted figure who excelled as an actor, playwright, and poet in post-war Germany.
Born in Hamburg, his short but intense life allowed him to leave a legacy of 48 literary works.
His most iconic work, 'The Man Outside', is a fundamental reference in post-war theater.
Beyond his writing, Borchert worked as a bookseller, always maintaining a close connection to the world of books.
His personal commitment led him to participate in the resistance, an experience that deeply shaped his artistic vision.