Christian Kracht
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Summary
Christian Kracht was born on December 29, 1966[1], in Saanen[2]. He has worked as a journalist[3], writer[4], science fiction writer[5], film screenwriter[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,842 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Christian Kracht[9]
- Spouse: Frauke Finsterwalder[10]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[11], Germany[12]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[13], prose[14], journalism[15], film screenwriting[16]
- Employer: Spiegel-Verlag[17], Jahreszeiten Verlag[18]
- Educated at: Sarah Lawrence College[19], Schule Schloss Salem[20], Lakefield College School[21]
- Notable work: I'll be here in sunshine and in shadow[22], Faserland[23], Imperium[24], The Dead[25], 1979[26]
- Award received: Swiss Book Prize[27], Wilhelm Raabe Literature Prize[28], Hermann-Hesse-Preis[29], Axel-Springer-Preis[30], Phantastik-Preis der Stadt Wetzlar[31], Grosser Literaturpreis von Stadt und Kanton Bern[32], Preis der deutschen Filmkritik[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Genre: fiction[35], pop literature[36]
- Commons category: Christian Kracht[37]
- Family name: Kracht[38]
- Given name: Christian[39]
- Official website: http://www.christiankracht.com/[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Christian Kracht[41]
- Nominated for: German Book Prize[42], Leipzig Book Fair Prize/Fiction[43], Q139589521[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[45]
- Name in native language: Christian Kracht[46]
Why It Matters
Christian Kracht has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Works attributed to him include Imperium[49], a literary work[50].
FAQs
Where was Christian Kracht born?
Christian Kracht was born in Saanen[2].
Who were Christian Kracht's parents?
Christian Kracht's father was Christian Kracht[9].
Who was Christian Kracht married to?
Christian Kracht's spouses include Frauke Finsterwalder[10].
What did Christian Kracht do for work?
Christian Kracht worked as a journalist[3], writer[4], science fiction writer[5], film screenwriter[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Christian Kracht go to school?
Christian Kracht was educated at Sarah Lawrence College[19], Schule Schloss Salem[20], and Lakefield College School[21].
What awards did Christian Kracht receive?
Honors received include Swiss Book Prize[27], Wilhelm Raabe Literature Prize[28], Hermann-Hesse-Preis[29], and Axel-Springer-Preis[30].