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Heinrich Theodor Bll

Born Dec. 21, 1917 in CologneDied Jul. 16, 1985 First novel: The Train Was on Time (1949)His works are nicknamed Trmmerliteratur Literature of the Rubble (referring to post WWII) Received Awards:Nobel Prize for LiteratureGeorg Bchner PrizePopular Works:Billiards at half-past NineThe ClownGroup Portrait with LadyThe Safety Net

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Grimm Brothers

Jacob (Jan. 4, 1785 - Sept. 20, 1863)Wilhelm (Feb. 24, 1786 Dec. 16, 1859)Well known for their collection of Fairy Tales, a byproduct of linguistic research (collected from towns people)Lived together for the majority of their livesPopular WorksGerman DictionaryFairy TalesRapunzelHnsel und GretelCinderellaLittle Red Riding HoodSnow WhiteRumpelstilzchenThe Princess and the Pea


Johann Wolfgang von GoetheBorn Aug. 28, 1749 in FrankfurtDied Mar. 22, 1832He originally went to law schoolBecame a poet, novelist, and playwrightAlso wrote scientific pieces

Popular Works:FaustThe Sorrows of Young WertherEin Briefroman or novel written of lettersWilhelm Meisters ApprenticeshipTheory of ColorsWest-East Divan


Martin Luther

Born Nov. 10, 1483 in EislebenDied Feb. 18, 1546Started the Protestant ReformationTranslated the Bible into German, so the commoners could read itAlso wrote 95 Theses which instigated the reformationBelieved that sin forgiveness couldnt be purchasedLuther also wrote hymnsA Mighty Fortress Is Our GodWe All Believe In One True God


Hermann Hesse

Born Jul. 2 1877 in CalwDied Aug. 9, 1962Wrote a poem entitled, MadonnaPublished a poetry book entitled, One Hour After Midnight

Received Award:Nobel Prize for LiteraturePopular WorksThe Glass Bead GameDemianSteppenwolfSiddhartha


Heinrich Heine

Born Dec. 13, 1797 in DsseldorfDied Feb. 17, 1856Wrote Book of Songs which German composers put to musicUsed the same publisher throughout career Julius CampeAlso was an editor for Politische Annalen magazinePopular worksTravel PicturesAtta TrollRomanzeroGermany: A Winters Tale


Gnter Grass

Born Oct. 16, 1927 in DanzigWell known for first book, The Tin DrumWrote the well known, Danzig Triology Was a Prisoner of War in WWII after being woundedReceived Awards:Georg Bchner PrizeNobel Prize for LiteraturePopular WorksCat and MouseDog YearsCrabwalk


Thomas Mann

Born Jun. 6, 1875 in LbeckDied Aug. 12, 1955His brother, Heinrich, was also a writerFirst Story, Little Mr. Friedemann, was published in 1898Received Award:Nobel Prize for LiteraturePopular WorksBuddenbrooksThe Magic MountainDeath in VeniceHe taught at Princeton University while living in USA during WWII


Karl marxBorn May 5, 1818Died Mar. 14, 1883Was a PhilosopherDeveloped theory of MarxismWrote a novel, Scorpion and FelixWriting was enjoyable

Wrote:Communist ManifestoCapital: Critique of Political EconomyPublished as a series in a London Newspaper that is written in German


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