Max Frisch
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Max Frisch was a Swiss playwright and novelist who lived from 1911 to 1991 and became one of the most important literary figures of the twentieth century. His works explored themes of identity, responsibility, and the human condition, making him a significant voice in European literature and theater.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 15 May 1911
- Died
- 4 April 1991
- Works
- 327
Top works
- Homo Faber. Interpretationshilfe Deutsch
- Königs Erläuterungen und Materialien, Bd.356, Stiller
- Oder Die Reise nach Peking
- Montauk
- Biografie
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Film & TV
Writing · Zürich, Switzerland
Known for
- Autoren erzählen — Self2012
- Max Frisch - Gespräche im Alter — Himself1986
- Das Profil — Self1962
- Aus dem Bücherschrank geholt — Self1960
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Active from
- 1911-05-15
Article
Max Rudolf Frisch ( German: [maks ˈfʁɪʃ] ; 15 May 1911 – 4 April 1991) was a Swiss playwright and novelist. Frisch's works focused on problems of identity, individuality, responsibility, morality, and political commitment. The use of irony is a significant feature of his post-war output. Frisch was one of the founders of Gruppe Olten. He was awarded the 1965 Jerusalem Prize, the 1973 Grand Schiller Prize, and the 1986 Neustadt International Prize for Literature.
Early years and education