Hans Magnus Enzensberger
German author and poet, 'The Sinking of the Titanic'
Born
November 11th, 1929
95 years ago
Died
2022
3 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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Born in 1929, this figure became a prominent German author and poet. Contribution to literature spans from avant-garde poetry to critical essays. The exploration of contemporary society and technology marked much of the work. Involved in international literature through various roles including editor and translator, the influence on modern German prose and poetry is notable.
Authored 'The Sinking of the Titanic'
Led literary journals including 'Kursbuch'
Contributed to the anti-nuclear movement through literature
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