Christian Kracht
Swiss author and novelist
Born
December 29th, 1966
58 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Switzerland
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An influential author and novelist, contributions include several well-received works exploring themes of identity, history, and culture. The literary career began in the 1990s with a debut that garnered attention. This author achieved widespread recognition in 2012 with a novel that intertwined personal narrative with historical context. Works often reflect on Swiss society and global influences, maintaining a critical perspective on modernity and tradition.
Wrote the novel 'Faserland'
Published 'Imperium' in 2012
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