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Gottfried Keller: Biography, Facts and Career

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Gottfried Keller (19 July 1819 – 15 July 1890) was a Swiss poet and writer of German literature. Best known for his novel Green Henry (German: Der grüne Heinrich) and his cycle of novellas called Seldwyla Folks (Die Leute von Seldwyla), he became one of the most popular narrators of literary realism in the late 19th century.

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  • Full name: Gottfried Keller
  • Born: 1819-07-19
  • Nationality: Switzerland
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q122370

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Gottfried Keller (19 July 1819 – 15 July 1890) was a Swiss poet and writer of German literature.

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Gottfried Keller was born on 1819-07-19.

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