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Thomas Pletzinger

b. 1975

German writer and translator

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About Thomas Pletzinger

Born 1975. Thomas Pletzinger is a German writer, translator and screenwriter.

Thomas Pletzinger (born 1975 in Münster) is a German writer and translator. He is best known for his debut novel Bestattung eines Hundes, which was published in 2008 to wide acclaim. It has been translated into English as Funeral for a Dog. Pletzinger served as the writer-in-residence in the German department at Grinnell College in 2010 and again in 2014.

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English translations

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Important facts

Born
1975, Münster
Birth century
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Education
International Writing Program

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Thomas Pletzinger?

German writer and translator

When was Thomas Pletzinger born?

Thomas Pletzinger was born in 1975 in Münster.

What is Thomas Pletzinger's occupation?

Thomas Pletzinger is a writer, translator and screenwriter.

What nationality is Thomas Pletzinger?

Thomas Pletzinger is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Pletzinger

· Wikidata: Q2426545

· DBpedia: Thomas Pletzinger

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