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Hermann Kasack

German writer (1896-1966) · Germany · On the map · Writers · Died at 69

Hermann Robert Richard Eugen Kasack was a German writer. He is best known for his novel Die Stadt hinter dem Strom. Kasack was a pioneer of using the medium broadcast for literature. He published radio plays also under the pen names Hermann Wilhelm and Hermann Merten.

Hermann Kasack is read about 18 times a day, in 13 languages.

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A life in dates

1966Died10 January 19661956Goethe-Plakette des Landes HessenAwardJohann Heinrich Merck HonourAward1949Fontane-PreisAward1896Born24 July 1896

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Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen1956
Johann Heinrich Merck Honour1956
Fontane-Preis1949

About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1966 · aged 69

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