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Hanns Heinz Ewers
AuthorBooks · Second hand1871-1943
Hanns Heinz Ewers was a German actor, poet, philosopher, and writer of short stories and novels. While he wrote on a wide range of subjects, he is now known mainly for his works of horror, particularly his trilogy of novels about the adventures of Frank Braun, a character modeled on himself. The best known of these is Alraune (1911).
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About Hanns Heinz Ewers
Birth
1871
Death
1943
First book
1901
Years writing
125
Hanns Heinz Ewers was a German actor, poet, philosopher, and writer of short stories and novels. While he wrote on a wide range of subjects, he is now known mainly for his works of horror, particularly his trilogy of novels about the adventures of Frank Braun, a character modeled on himself. The best known of these is Alraune (1911).
Hanns Heinz Ewers was a multifaceted figure who excelled as an actor, poet, screenwriter, and film director.
His most iconic work, Alraune, is a fundamental reference in fantasy and horror literature.
Throughout his prolific career, Ewers published a total of 74 works exploring various literary genres.
His fascination with Edgar Allan Poe deeply influenced the unsettling atmosphere of his writing.
Born in Düsseldorf in 1871, his legacy spans from prose and poetry to the world of cabaret.
