Franzobel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stefan Griebl
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Franzobel in 2024
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| Born | Franz Stefan Griebl 1 March 1967 Vöcklabruck, Austria |
| Pen name | Franzobel |
| Occupation | Playwright, novelist |
| Education | University of Vienna |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Notable awards | Festival of German-Language Literature 1995 |
Franzobel is the pen name of an Austrian writer named Franz Stefan Griebl. A pen name, or pseudonym, is a fake name used by an author. He was born on March 1, 1967, in the town of Vöcklabruck, Upper Austria.
Franzobel is a talented writer who creates both novels and plays. He has received many awards for his work. In 2017, his novel Das Floß der Medusa (The Raft of the Medusa) was nominated for the important German Book Prize. Today, he lives and works in Vienna, the capital of Austria.
Famous Works
Franzobel has written many books and plays since he began his career in 1989. His work is known for being creative and often humorous.
The Raft of the Medusa
One of his most famous books is Das Floß der Medusa, published in 2017. This historical novel tells the true story of a French ship called the Méduse that sank off the coast of Africa in 1816. The book describes the difficult journey of the survivors on a small, handmade raft. It is a powerful story about survival and human nature.
Selected Books
Here are a few of his other well-known books:
- Die Krautflut (1995) - A popular short story.
- Scala Santa oder Josefine Wurznbachers Höhepunkt (2000) - A novel.
- Liebesgeschichte (2007) - A novel which means Love Story.
- Das Fest der Steine oder Die Wunderkammer der Exzentrik (2005) - A novel.
- Österreich ist schön (2009) - A story which means Austria is Beautiful.
- Wiener Wunder (2014) - A crime novel.
- Die Eroberung Amerikas (2021) - A novel which means The Conquest of America.
- Einsteins Hirn (2023) - A novel which means Einstein's Brain.
Selected Plays
Franzobel is also a successful playwright. His plays are often performed in theaters in Austria and Germany.
- Kafka. Eine Komödie (1997) - A comedy about the famous writer Franz Kafka.
- Volksoper (1999)
- Mozarts Vision (2003) - A play about the composer Mozart.
- Prinzessin Eisenherz (2011) - A play which means Princess Ironheart.
- Faust. Der Wiener Teil (2012) - A comedy based on the classic story of Faust.
See also
- List of Austrian writers
