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Friedrich Dürrenmatt (German: [ˈfriːdrɪç ˈdʏrənˌmat] ⓘ; 5 January 1921 – 14 December 1990) was a Swiss author and dramatist. He was a proponent of epic theatre whose plays reflected the recent experiences of World War II. The politically active author's work included avant-garde dramas, philosophical crime novels, and macabre satire.
Friedrich Dürrenmatt (born Jan. 5, 1921, Konolfingen, near Bern, Switz.—died Dec. 14, 1990, Neuchâtel) was a Swiss playwright, novelist, and essayist whose satiric, almost farcical tragicomic plays were central to the post-World War II revival of German theatre.
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Learn about the life and works of Friedrich Dürrenmatt, one of Switzerland's greatest writers, who reached millions with his darkly satirical plays and novels. Discover his artistic legacy at the Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel and the Swiss Literary Archives.
Friedrich Dürrenmatt (January 5, 1921 – December 14, 1990) was a Swiss author and dramatist. He was a proponent of epic theater whose plays also share some similarities with the "Theater of the Absurd."
A collection of essays on the Swiss dramatist Friedrich Dürrenmatt, who wrote plays that reflect on politics, philosophy, and theatricality. Learn about his life, works, and views on the stage and the world.
Learn about the life and works of one of the most important German-language playwrights of the twentieth century, who wrote masterpieces such as The Visit and The Physicists. Explore his themes, influences, and challenges in this comprehensive study guide.
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A comprehensive collection of the Swiss writer's plays, fictions, and essays, translated by Joel Agee. Explore his themes of justice, guilt, and political decay in the cold war era and beyond.
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