Alfred Andersch

Alfred Hellmuth Andersch (February 4, 1914 — February 21, 1980) was a German writer, publisher and radio editor. The son of a conservative East Prussian army officer, he was born in Munich, Germany and died in Berzona, Ticino, Switzerland.

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Alfred Andersch served as an analyst of contemporary issues for the post-war generation. In his works (novels, stories, radio plays), he described, above all, outsiders, and dealt with his political and moral experiences. He often raised questions about the free will of the individual as a central theme. In numerous essays, he stated his opinion on literary and cultural issues; he frequently pointed out the importance of Ernst Jünger.

Related Topics:
Novel - Stories - Radio play - Free will - Individual - Ernst Jünger

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