Franz Hohler
| Franz Hohler | |
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Franz Hohler in November 2008 | |
| Born |
1 March 1943 Biel/Bienne, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Author, playwright, cabaret performer |
| Language | German, Swiss German |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Alma mater | University of Zurich |
| Period | 1967–present |
| Notable works | s Totemügerli |
| Notable awards |
Alemannischer Literaturpreis (1987) Kassel Literary Prize (2002) Solothurner Literaturpreis (2013) Johann-Peter-Hebel-Preis (2014) |
| Spouse | Ursula Nagel |
| Children | 2 |
Franz Hohler was born on 1 March 1943 in Biel/Bienne. He lives as an author and cabaret performer in Zurich. He is the author of one-man programs[1] and satirical programs for television and radio. He has written theater pieces, children's books, stories and novels. In 2002 he received the Kassel Literary Prize for Grotesque Humor,[2] in 2005 the Art Prize of Zurich,[3] in 2014 the Johann-Peter-Hebel-Preis.[4]
One of his most famous works is the "Totemügerli". It's a Swiss-German story based upon a fabulous creature. His collection of witty short stories Der Stein (2011) features border-crossing between the realistic and the fantastic. It is humorous and thought-provoking.[5]
References
- ↑ "Swiss Consulate Sponsors 1-man Show At Converse". Spartanburg Herald. 3 March 1972. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
- ↑ "Preisträger Kasseler Literaturpreis" (in German). Stiftung Brückner-Kühner. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
- ↑ Luchterhand: Franz Hohler
- ↑ Baden-Württemberg: Franz Hohler receives Johann-Peter-Hebel-Preis 2014
- ↑ "Franz Hohler Der Stein (The Stone)". New Books in German. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
External links
- Publications by and about Franz Hohler in the catalogue Helveticat of the Swiss National Library
- Literary estate of Franz Hohler in the archive database HelveticArchives of the Swiss National Library
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