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Günter Eich
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| Born | 1 February 1907 Lebus, German Empire |
| Died | 20 December 1972 (aged 65) Salzburg, Austria |
| Nationality | German |
| Notable awards | Hörspielpreis der Kriegsblinden 1952 Georg Büchner Prize 1959 |
| Spouse | Ilse Aichinger (1953–1972, his death) |
Günter Eich (born February 1, 1907 – died December 20, 1972) was a German writer. He wrote poems, plays for radio, and other stories. He was born in Lebus, a town near the Oder River in Germany. He studied in cities like Leipzig, Berlin, and Paris.
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Günter Eich's Life Story
Günter Eich first started publishing his poems in a book called Anthology of the Latest Poetry. In 1929, his first play for radio was performed. He wrote it with another writer, Martin Raschke.
From 1929 to 1932, Eich worked as a freelance writer. This means he worked for himself, not for a company. He lived in places like Dresden, Berlin, and near the Baltic Sea. During this time, he mostly wrote for radio.
Serving in the Army
From 1939 to 1945, Günter Eich was a soldier in the German army. He worked in a unit that handled signals and communications. In 1945, after World War II ended, he was held as a prisoner of war by the American army. He was released in 1946 and moved to Geisenhausen in Bavaria, Germany.
Starting a New Chapter
After being a prisoner, Eich helped start a group called Gruppe 47 in 1947. This group was for young writers. In 1950, he was one of the first two writers to win their Literature Prize. He won it for poems that were not yet published, from his book Abgelegene Gehöfte.
In 1953, he married Ilse Aichinger, who was also a writer from Austria. They had a son named Clemens, born in 1954, and a daughter named Mirjam, born in 1958. Günter Eich continued to write and publish his works throughout his life. He passed away in Salzburg, Austria, in 1972.
Günter Eich's Writing Style
Günter Eich wrote many different types of works, including poems, stories, and radio plays. His writing changed over time, reflecting the different periods he lived through.
Early Writing (1929–1932)
During his early career, Eich wrote for a literary magazine called Ana Victoria. He also helped create a magazine called "Die Kolonne". This magazine was different from other popular writing styles of the time. It focused on ideas like the timelessness of our inner thoughts. It also believed that art had a special, almost religious, purpose.
Eich thought that poetry and politics should be kept separate. He wrote that a poet could be politically active in their private life. However, their political views should not affect their poems. He was seen as a writer who preferred traditional styles.
Writing During Nazi Germany (1933–1945)
During the time of Nazi Germany, Eich wrote many radio plays. He wrote about 160 of them. One of his well-known plays from this time is Rebellion in der Goldstadt. This play was broadcast in 1940. It was part of a radio campaign by the German government's Propaganda Ministry. This ministry controlled information and news. The play was about workers in a South African mine who went on strike because of low wages.
Awards and Recognition
Günter Eich received many important literary awards after World War II.
- In 1950, he won a prize from Gruppe 47, the literary group he helped start.
- In 1953, he won the Hörspielpreis der Kriegsblinden. This award is for the best radio play. He won it for his play Die Andere und ich (which means The Other and I).
- He also won the Georg-Büchner-Preis in 1959. This is one of Germany's most important literary awards.
- In 1968, he received the Schiller Memorial Prize.
See also
In Spanish: Günter Eich para niños
