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Hermann Kinder

1944 – 2021

German writer

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About Hermann Kinder

Lived 1944 – 2021 (aged 77). Hermann Kinder was a German writer, university teacher, literary scholar, man of letters and philologist.

Hermann Kinder (18 May or 18 June 1944 – 27 August 2021) was a German writer.

Biography Kinder was born on 18 May or 18 June 1944 in Toruń and spent his childhood in Ulm, Nuremberg, and Münster. He earned a degree in art history from the University of Münster and later earned a master's degree. In 1972, he became an assistant professor from the University of Konstanz. He also taught at the University of Klagenfurt and Shanghai University.

In 1977, Kinder was awarded the and the Bodensee-Literaturpreis in 1981. In 1996, he was given the Alemannischer Literaturpreis and the Literaturpreis der Stadt Stuttgart in 1998.

Hermann Kinder died in Konstanz on 27 August 2021, at the age of 77.

Works Das Verhältnis von Dichtung und Geschichte in Wilhelm Raabes „Odfeld“ und „Hastenbeck“ (1968) Poesie als Synthese (1973) Der Schleiftrog (1977) Du mußt nur die Laufrichtung ändern (1978) Lauter lieben (1980) Vom Schweinemut der Zeit (1980) Der helle Wahn (1981) Bürgers Liebe (1981) Liebe und Tod (1983) Der Mensch, ich Arsch (1983) Die klassische Sau (1986) Ins Auge (1987) Winter am Meer (1987) Fremd – daheim (1988) Kina, Kina (1988) Die böhmischen Schwestern (1990) Der Mythos von der Gruppe 47 (1991) Alma (1994) Von gleicher Hand (1995) Um Leben und Tod (1997) Nachts mit Filzstift und Tinte (1998) Himmelhohes Krähengeschrei (2000) Die Forellsche Erkrankung (2002) Mein Melaten. Der Methusalem-Roman (2006) Berthold Auerbach - "Einst fast eine Weltberühmtheit" (2011)

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Education
University of Münster
Employers
University of Konstanz
Awards
Alemannischer Literaturpreis; Bodensee-Literaturpreis; Hungertuch Award; Berthold-Auerbach-Literaturpreis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hermann Kinder?

German writer (1944–2021)

When was Hermann Kinder born?

Hermann Kinder was born on 18 June 1944 in Toruń.

When did Hermann Kinder die?

Hermann Kinder died on 27 August 2021 in Constance.

What was Hermann Kinder's occupation?

Hermann Kinder was a writer, university teacher, literary scholar, man of letters and philologist.

What nationality was Hermann Kinder?

Hermann Kinder was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hermann Kinder

· Wikidata: Q97547

· DBpedia: Hermann Kinder

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