Paul Maar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paul Maar
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Paul Maar in 2017
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| Born | 13 December 1937 Schweinfurt |
| Occupation | novelist, playwright, translator, illustrator |
| Nationality | German |
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Paul Maar is a famous German writer, born on December 13, 1937. He is well-known for writing, translating, and illustrating many wonderful books for children. He also writes plays for the stage.
Paul Maar's Early Life
Paul Maar was born in a town called Schweinfurt in Germany. When he was very young, his mother passed away. After that, he went to live with his grandfather. They lived in a quiet, country area called Theres in northern Bavaria.
School and Art Studies
Paul Maar went to a special kind of high school called a Gymnasium in Schweinfurt. After finishing school, he decided to study art. He went to the State Academy of Arts in Stuttgart, which is a big city in Germany.
His Creative Journey
After his studies, Paul Maar worked in different creative jobs.
- He was a stage designer, which means he helped create the sets and scenery for plays.
- He also worked as a stage photographer for a castle theater in Massbach.
- For ten years, he was an art teacher, helping young people learn about art.
Since 1976, Paul Maar has been a freelance writer. This means he works for himself and writes full-time. He lives in Bamberg with his wife and their three children. He continues to create stories that children all over the world enjoy.
See also
In Spanish: Paul Maar para niños
