Marcel Reich-Ranicki: Biography, Facts and Career
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Marcel Reich-Ranicki (German: [maʁˈsɛl ˌʁaɪçʁaˈnɪtskiː]; born Marceli Reich; 2 June 1920 – 18 September 2013) was a Polish-born German literary critic and member of the informal literary association Gruppe 47. He was regarded as one of the most influential contemporary literary critics in the field of German literature and has often been called Literaturpapst ("Pope of Literature") in Germany. His TV appearances (including the literature TV show Das literarische Quartett) made Reich-Ranicki a household name even among non-readers; in 2010, a survey found that 98% of Germans had heard of him.
Quick facts about Marcel Reich-Ranicki
- Full name: Marcel Reich-Ranicki
- Born: 1920-06-02
- Nationality: Poland
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q33637
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Who is Marcel Reich-Ranicki?
Marcel Reich-Ranicki (German: [maʁˈsɛl ˌʁaɪçʁaˈnɪtskiː]; born Marceli Reich; 2 June 1920 – 18 September 2013) was a Polish-born German literary critic and member of the informal literary association Gruppe 47.
What nationality is Marcel Reich-Ranicki?
Marcel Reich-Ranicki is Poland.
When was Marcel Reich-Ranicki born?
Marcel Reich-Ranicki was born on 1920-06-02.
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