Sherko Fatah
German writer · Germany · On the map · Writers · Born 1964 · age 61
Sherko Fatah is a German writer of descent from Iraqi Kurdistan. A novelist, his stories often address the violence in the Middle East, especially in Kurdish areas. Fatah has won several awards for his contributions to German literature, including the Adelbert von Chamisso Prize.
Sherko Fatah is read about 5.5 times a day, in 8 languages.
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2016Stadtschreiber von BergenAward2015Adelbert von Chamisso PrizeAwardBerliner KunstpreisAward2001Aspekte-LiteraturpreisAward1964Born28 November 1964
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Germany
Category
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Born 1964 · age 61
The same award as Sherko
Dagmar LeupoldBoth received Aspekte-Literaturpreis
Aras ÖrenBoth received Adelbert von Chamisso PrizeMichael SchneiderBoth received Aspekte-Literaturpreis
Marjana GaponenkoBoth received Adelbert von Chamisso Prize
Andreas MaierBoth received Aspekte-Literaturpreis
Libuše MoníkováBoth received Adelbert von Chamisso Prize