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Stephan Hermlin

German writer and translator (1915-1997) · Germany · On the map · Writers · Died at 81

Stephan Hermlin, real name Rudolf Leder, was a German author. He wrote, among other things, stories, essays, translations, and lyric poetry and was one of the more well-known authors of former East Germany.

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Awards

Heinrich-Heine-Preis des Ministeriums für Kultur der DDR1972
F.-C.-Weiskopf-Preis1958
Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold
National Prize of East Germany

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Country
Germany
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 1997 · aged 81

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