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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.
- German
- 14 December 1990 (aged 69), Neuchâtel, Switzerland
- Playwright, novelist
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.
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Friedrich Dürrenmatt, 1989. 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." His work represents a comic response to the essentially tragic nature of modern life, a view that reflected the ...
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.
The Visit, drama in three acts by Swiss playwright Friedrich Dürrenmatt, performed and published in German in 1956 as Der Besuch der alten Dame. The play’s protagonist Claire, a multimillionaire, visits her hometown after an absence of many years and offers the residents great wealth if they will.
Dürrenmatt’s essays are among his most impressive achievements. Their range is astonishing: he wrote with authority and charm about art, literature, philosophy, politics, and the theater. Selections here include his best-known essays, such as “Theater Problems” and “Monster Essay on Justice and Law,” as well as the notes from a 1970 ...
