Guy Helminger facts for kids
Guy Helminger (born in 1963) is a talented writer from Luxembourg. He has written many successful books and plays in German. His stories and plays are enjoyed by many readers.
About Guy Helminger
Guy Helminger was born on January 20, 1963, in a town called Esch-sur-Alzette in Luxembourg. He is the younger brother of another writer, Nico Helminger.
He loved learning about German literature and philosophy. He studied these subjects in Luxembourg, Heidelberg, and Cologne. Since 1985, he has lived in Cologne, Germany.
Guy Helminger writes different kinds of stories. He writes poetry, which are beautiful poems. He also writes plays for the theater. And he writes novels, which are longer stories.
One of his plays, called Morgen ist Regen, was very popular. It means "Tomorrow is Rain." This play was even translated into English as "Venezuela." It was performed in London in 2003.
In 2002, Guy Helminger won an important award called the Servais Prize. He received this prize for his book of short stories titled Rost.
His Books and Plays
Guy Helminger has written many different works. Some of his well-known books include:
- Neubrasilien (2010)
- Morgen war schon (2007)
- Etwas fehlt immer (2007)
- Rost (2001)
He also co-wrote a book called Die Ruhe der Schlammkröte with Manuel Andrack. His play "Venezuela" was published in English in 2003.
