Peter Rühmkorf

German writer and poet

Peter Rühmkorf - German writer and poet
Born

October 25th, 1929
96 years ago

Died

2008
17 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

Links & References

Authored numerous poetry collections and novels, contributing significantly to contemporary German literature. Notable works include 'Der Prominente' and 'Die Flügel der Nacht', which exhibit a blending of personal and political themes. Awarded prestigious literary honors, including the William-Lehmann-Preis and the Friedrich Hölderlin Prize for exemplifying literary excellence. His writing often reflected the complexities of post-war Germany and explored existential themes, making him a prominent figure in the literary landscape.

Published the poetry collection 'Der Prominente'

Received the Friedrich Hölderlin Prize

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