Günter Eich
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Summary
Günter Eich was born on February 1, 1907[1], in Lebus[2]. He died on December 20, 1972[3], in Salzburg[4]. He worked as a translator[5], playwright[6], poet[7], lyricist[8], and songwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (460 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Otto Eich[11]
- Spouse: Ilse Aichinger[12]
- Child: Clemens Eich[13], Mirjam Eich[14]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[15], Prussia[16]
- Occupation: writer[17], radio playwright[18], jurisprudence[19], librettist[20]
- Notable work: Stock-taking[21], Latrine[22], Dreams[23], Moles[24]
- Award received: Georg Büchner Prize[25], Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[26], Hörspielpreis der Kriegsblinden[27], Karl-Sczuka-Preis[28], Schiller Memorial Prize[29], Andreas Gryphius Prize[30]
- Member of: German Academy for Language and Literature[31], Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[32]
- Influenced by: Ilse Aichinger[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[35]
- Movement: Group 47[36]
- Commons category: Günter Eich[37]
- Archives at: German Literature Archive Marbach[38]
- Family name: Eich[39]
- Given name: Günter[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Günter Eich[41]
- Work location: Berlin[42], Dresden[43]
Why It Matters
Günter Eich has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
He has been cited as an influence by Ilse Aichinger[46], a writer[47], 1921–2016[48], of Austria[49], awarded the Anton Wildgans Prize[50], specialised in literature[51].
FAQs
Where was Günter Eich born?
Günter Eich was born in Lebus[2].
Where did Günter Eich die?
Günter Eich passed away in Salzburg[4].
Who were Günter Eich's parents?
Günter Eich's father was Otto Eich[11].
Who was Günter Eich married to?
Günter Eich's spouses include Ilse Aichinger[12].
What did Günter Eich do for work?
Günter Eich worked as a translator[5], playwright[6], poet[7], lyricist[8], and songwriter[9].
What awards did Günter Eich receive?
Honors received include Georg Büchner Prize[25], Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[26], Hörspielpreis der Kriegsblinden[27], and Karl-Sczuka-Preis[28].
Who did Günter Eich influence?
Günter Eich has been cited as an influence by Ilse Aichinger[46].