Günter Eich
German author and songwriter
Born
February 1st, 1907
118 years ago
Died
1972
53 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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An influential German author and songwriter, contributed significantly to post-war literature. Worked in radio, poetry, and drama, reflecting the complexities of human existence and society in turbulent times. Made notable contributions to the genre of radio plays, with several works addressing contemporary issues. Actively engaged in the literary community and collaborated with various media outlets throughout his career.
Wrote the influential radio play 'Träume'
Authored the poetry collection 'Der Text'
Contributed to the literary movement of post-war Germany
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