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Paul Leppin

1878 – 1945

Czech writer

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Lived 1878 – 1945 (aged 66). Paul Leppin was an Austrian and Czech poet, playwright, novelist and official.

Paul Leppin (27 November 1878, Prague (Prag, Praha), Royal Bohemia, Imp.&R. Austria 10 April 1945, Prague, Bohemia, Bohemia & Moravia/3rd Czechoslovakia) was a 20th-century Bohemian writer of the German language, who was born and lived in Prague.

Although he wrote in German, he was in close contact with Czech literature. He translated Czech books and wrote articles on Czech literature. He was also an editor of two literary periodicals, and .

Work Die Türe des Lebens, (The Doors of Life) 1901 Severins Gang in die Finsternis, (Severin's Journey into the Dark) 1914 Das Paradies der Anderen, (Others' Paradise) 1922 Daniel Jesus, 1905 Blaugast, posthumously

English translations Blaugast: A Novel of Decline, translated from the German by Cynthia Klima, Prague, Twisted Spoon Press, 2007, Severin's journey into the dark, translated from the German by Kevin Blahut, Prague, Twisted Spoon Press, 1993, Others' paradise, translated from the German by Stephanie Howard and Amy R. Nestor, Prague, Twisted Spoon Press, 1995, 2003,

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Leppin?

Czech writer (1878-1945)

When was Paul Leppin born?

Paul Leppin was born on 27 November 1878 in Prague.

When did Paul Leppin die?

Paul Leppin died on 10 April 1945 in Prague.

What was Paul Leppin's occupation?

Paul Leppin was a poet, playwright, novelist and official.

What nationality was Paul Leppin?

Paul Leppin was Austrian and Czech.

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· Wikipedia: Paul Leppin

· Wikidata: Q85590

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