10 Most Popular German Authors of the 18th-20th Century

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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.

www.citystarlings.com

 

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I know all of them - except Sophie von La Roche

 

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about Sophie von La Roche

Sophie von La Roche (December 6, 1731 – February 18, 1807) is considered to be the first financially independent professional German author. She was raised in an extremely pious household, which was reflected in her literary works. The spirit of the Enlightenment Period and women’s education permeates through her writing.

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.

www.citystarlings.com

 

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Now already 2 of 2 say: Günter Grass

 

[spud_meister]

 

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And here are the top ten British writers:

Britain’s top British writers

We list the top 10 British writers who make up our great literary landscape, from William Shakespeare to Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond

www.britain-magazine.com

 

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Now already 2 of 2 say: Günter Grass

now 4

 

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4 of 4 say Grass

 

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it is also literature

 

[Lisa]

You forgot Heidegger, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche.

Does Emmanuel Kant also count?

 

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You forgot Heidegger, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche.

Does Emmanuel Kant also count?

there are ten names …. so i forgot nobody

 

[Lisa]

there are ten names …. so i forgot nobody

Then a second list of Kraut authors, possibly?

 

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Then a second list of Kraut authors, possibly?

can you make one?

 

[eman623]

Everyone know about Goethe. And I heard of Thomas Mann, and I read Siddhartha by Herman Hesse in college.

I also read some of Erich Fromm's works. Should he be on the list? Or would he be more of a psychoanalyst and philosopher than an author?

 

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Everyone know about Goethe. And I heard of Thomas Mann, and I read Siddhartha by Herman Hesse in college.

I also read some of Erich Fromm's works. Should he be on the list? Or would he be more of a psychoanalyst and philosopher than an author?

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