Gerhart Hauptmann
German dramatist who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1912 (1862-1946)
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Gerhart Hauptmann was a German playwright who lived from 1862 to 1946 and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1912, making him one of the most acclaimed writers of his era. He matters because his dramatic works helped shape modern theater and earned him recognition as one of the most important literary figures of his time.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 15 November 1862
- Died
- 6 June 1946
- Works
- 555
Top works
- Fasching
- Das Werk Gerhart Hauptmanns
- Pippa tant︠s︡uet
- Mikhail Kramer
- Ėlʹga
via Open Library + Wikidata
Film & TV
Writing
Known for
- Ways to Strength and Beauty1925
via TMDB
Listeners · Last.fm
Works in European collections
36 objects attributed to Gerhart Hauptmann, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
Article
Gerhart Johann Robert Hauptmann ( German: [ˈɡeːɐ̯haʁt ˈhaʊptman] ; 15 November 1862 – 6 June 1946) was a German dramatist and novelist. He is counted among the most important promoters of literary naturalism, though he integrated other styles into his work as well. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1912.
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