Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Friedrich Dürrenmatt (German: [ˈfriːdrɪç ˈdʏrənˌmat] ⓘ; 5 January 1921 – 14 December 1990) was a Swiss author and dramatist. He was a proponent of epic theatre whose plays reflected the recent experiences of World War II. The politically active author's work included avant-garde dramas, philosophical crime novels, and macabre satire. Dürrenmatt was a member of the Gruppe Olten, a group of left-wing Swiss writers who convened regularly at a restaurant in the city of Olten.
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Dürrenmatt in 1989 | |
| Born | 5 January 1921 Konolfingen, Bern, Switzerland |
| Died | 14 December 1990 (aged 69) Neuchâtel, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Playwright, novelist |
| Language | German |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Years active | 1957–1990 |
| Notable works | The Physicists The Visit |
| Spouse | Lotti Geißler (1946–1983) (her death) Charlotte Kerr (1984–1990) (his death) |
| Children | 3 (with Geißler) |
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