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Arnold Dyck

1889 – 1970

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Lived 1889 – 1970 (aged 81). Arnold Dyck was a Canadian writer, poet, newspaper editor and publisher.

Arnold (Abram Bernhard) Dyck (January 19, 1889 – July 10, 1970) was a Russian Mennonite writer born in Hochfeld, Ukraine. He immigrated to Canada in 1923, residing in Steinbach, Manitoba, where he purchased and edited the Steinbach Post. He is best known for his humorous 'Koop enn Bua' books, and his autobiographical novel 'Verloren in der Steppe (Lost in the Steppe)'. He also wrote Low German plays, history, and short stories.

Dyck's books are among the first publications in the Mennonite dialect of Plautdietsch. He is an important figure in Mennonite literature, as his works are regarded as influential not only in establishing and recording Mennonite humour, but as establishing Plautdietsch as a written language.

In later years Dyck lived in Winnipeg, before moving to Germany, where he died in Darlaten in 1970.

Plautdietsche-Freunde (Low German Friends), an organization in Germany, named a prize in his honour called the Arnold Dyck Prize awarded to people who have contributed to the Plautdietsch language.

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Abram Bernhard Dyck

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arnold Dyck?

writer (1889-1970)

When was Arnold Dyck born?

Arnold Dyck was born on 19 January 1889 in Dnipro.

When did Arnold Dyck die?

Arnold Dyck died on 10 July 1970 in Darlaten.

What was Arnold Dyck's occupation?

Arnold Dyck was a writer, poet, newspaper editor and publisher.

What nationality was Arnold Dyck?

Arnold Dyck was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arnold Dyck

· Wikidata: Q338062

· DBpedia: Arnold Dyck

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