Hellmuth Karasek

Czech-German journalist and author

Hellmuth Karasek - Czech-German journalist and author
Born

1934
91 years ago

Died

September 29th, 2015
9 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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This individual was a prominent journalist, author, and literary critic. Contributions included essays and criticism in print media, where insights into literature and culture gained recognition. Writings often explored European literature, showcasing a strong command of literary analysis. The role as a television host involved discussions on various literary topics and interviews with notable authors, enhancing public engagement with literature. Other works included novels and plays that reflected on personal and societal themes.

Contributed to major literary publications

Hosted literary discussions on television

Published novels and plays

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