Irina Korschunow facts for kids

Irina Korschunow (born December 31, 1925 – died December 31, 2013) was a German writer. She wrote many different kinds of stories. Her works included short stories, novels, plays, and even film scripts.

Irina Korschunow was born in Stendal, Germany. She started her career as a journalist. She also wrote books for children and young adults. Later in her life, after 1983, she mostly focused on writing novels. She was also a translator, which means she changed books from one language to another.

Irina Korschunow's Life and Work

Irina Korschunow went to college to study several subjects. She studied German, Drama, Social Sciences, and English. These studies helped her become a great writer.

In the 1950s, she began working as a journalist. She also started her career as an author. She lived in the city of Munich for many years.

Awards and Recognition

Irina Korschunow received several important awards for her writing. These awards show how much her work was appreciated.

• 1977 Toucan Prize
• 1985 Silberner Griffel
• 1987 Roswitha Prize
• 2004 Hertha Koenig-Prize For Literature