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10 Most Popular German Authors of the 18th-20th Century
Which of these do you know by name - whether you have read them or not?
German authors that were geniuses of their time and continue to inspire us today. 18th – 20th century literature.
I have been reading a lot more these days (due to COVID-19 restrictions) and realized I have not read many works of literature written by German authors. Of course I’d heard of Goethe, Mann, etc., but my preconceptions of German literature held me back. Little did I know what I was missing. Especially interesting are their own personal stories. I have summarized as best as I could, for your own amusement.
One thing was missing during my search for Best German Authors. I didn’t encounter many female names on the lists. So I started searching for Famous Female German Authors. What I encountered was disappointing, but not surprising. There are a number of women poets, novelists, etc, but their works have never been translated. This is one of the biggest barriers against receiving international acclaim. I still managed to find two female German authors /poets/novelists, now considered the greatest of their time, in their own genre.
10 Most Popular German Authors of the 18th-20th Century
10 German authors you must start reading today. Geniuses of their time, their literary works continue to inspire, amuse and intrigue us.
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