Irmgard Keun: Biography, Facts and Career
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Irmgard Keun ([ˈɪʁmɡaʁt ˈkɔɪ̯n]; 6 February 1905 – 5 May 1982) was a German novelist. Noted for her portrayals of the life of women, she is described as "often reduced to the bold sexuality of her writing, [yet] a significant author of the late Weimar period and die Neue Sachlichkeit." She was born into an affluent family and was given the autonomy to explore her passions. After her attempts at acting ended at the age of 16, Keun began working as a writer after years of working in Hamburg and Greifswald. Her books were banned by Nazi authorities but gained recognition during the final years of her life.
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- Full name: Irmgard Keun
- Born: 1905-02-06
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q71461
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Who is Irmgard Keun?
Irmgard Keun ([ˈɪʁmɡaʁt ˈkɔɪ̯n]; 6 February 1905 – 5 May 1982) was a German novelist.
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Irmgard Keun is Germany.
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Irmgard Keun was born on 1905-02-06.
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