Arno Schmidt
German poet (1914-1979) · Germany · On the map · Writers · Died at 65
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.
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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.
