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Arno Schmidt: German poet (1914–1979).
Born in Hamburg (died at age 65).
2 awards including Fontane-Preis.
AWARDS (2)
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Fontane-Preis
WON
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Goethe Prize
WON
Biography
Arno Schmidt was a German author and translator. He is little known outside of German-speaking areas, in part because his works present a formidable challenge to translators. Although not among Germany's most popular authors, critics and writers often consider him to be one of the most important German-language writers of the 20th century.
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Arno Schmidt was born on and passed away on at the age of 65.
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Arno Schmidt was born in Hamburg.
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