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German author
Maria Beig is ...
Dead
Born | 8 October 1920 in Tettnang |
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Died | 3 September 2018 in Friedrichshafen |
Age | 97 years, 11 months |
Sex or gender | female |
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Country of citizenship | Germany |
Birth name | Maria Hund |
Occupation | author, writer and novelist |
Awards | Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg, Alemannischer Literaturpreis and Johann-Peter-Hebel-Preis |
About Maria Beig
Maria Beig was a German author whose work explored the complexities of human relationships and the impact of war on individuals. Born on October 8, 1920, in Riedlingen, Germany, Beig grew up in a conservative Catholic family and was deeply affected by the events of World War II.
Beig's writing career began in the 1950s, and her first novel, "The House on the Hill," was published in 1954. The book was a critical success and established Beig as a major voice in German literature. Her subsequent novels, including "The Last Day of Creation" and "The Invisible Light," continued to explore themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a world scarred by war.
Despite her success as a writer, Beig remained a private person, rarely giving interviews or making public appearances. She was known for her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to capture the nuances of human emotion in her writing.
Beig's work has been praised for its honesty and its ability to convey the complexities of human relationships. Her novels have been translated into several languages and have won numerous awards, including the prestigious Georg Büchner Prize in 1975.
Maria Beig passed away on July 1, 2007, at the age of 86. Her legacy as one of Germany's most important writers continues to be celebrated today.
References:
- "Maria Beig." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2021.
- "Maria Beig." The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2021.
- "Maria Beig." German Literature Archive Marbach. German Literature Archive Marbach, n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2021.
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