Artur Kutscher

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Arthur Kutscher (July 17, 1878, Hannover - August 29, 1960, Munich) was a German historian of literature and researcher in dramatics.

In 1915 Kutscher became professor in Munich. Together with Max Herrmann he can be seen as a founding father of dramatics. His work influenced many playwrights and writers. Amongst his students were Peter Hacks, Bertolt Brecht and Hanns Johst.

[edit] Literary works

• Grundriss der Theaterwissenschaft (Compendium of Dramatics), 2 Vols., 1932-1937
• Stilkunde des deutschen Dichtung (Stylistics of German Fiction), 1949
• Der Theaterprofessor (The Theatre Professor), 1960 (autobiography)