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Günter Kunert: German writer (1929-2019).
Born in Berlin (died at age 90).
10 awards including America Award in Literature.
Günter Kunert has 4 credits in our database.
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America Award in Literature
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Ernst Robert Curtius Award
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Georg Mackensen Literary Prize
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Biography
Günter Kunert was a German writer. Based in East Berlin, he published poetry from 1947, supported by Bertolt Brecht. After he had signed a petition against the deprivation of the citizenship of Wolf Biermann in 1976, he lost his SED membership, and moved to the West two years later. He is regarded as a versatile German writer who wrote short stories, essays, autobiographical works, film scripts and novels. He received international honorary doctorates and awards.
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How old was Günter Kunert?
Günter Kunert was born on and passed away on at the age of 90.
Where was Günter Kunert born?
Günter Kunert was born in Berlin.
What movies or shows has Günter Kunert been in?
Günter Kunert has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Return of the Time Machine (1984), Ein Stück Himmel (1982), The Second Track (1962), Seilergasse 8 (1960).
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