Ödön von Horváth: Biography, Facts and Career
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Edmund Josef von Horváth (9 December 1901 – 1 June 1938) was an Austro-Hungarian playwright and novelist who wrote in German, and went by the nom de plume Ödön von Horváth (German pronunciation: [ˈøːdœn fɔn ˈhɔʁvaːt]). He was one of the most critically admired writers of his generation prior to his untimely death. He enjoyed a series of successes on the stage with socially poignant and romantic plays, including Revolte auf Côte 3018 (1927), Sladek (1929), Italienische Nacht (1930), Hin und Her (1934), and Der Jüngste Tag (1937). His novels include Der ewige Spießer (1930), Ein Kind unserer Zeit (1938), and Jugend ohne Gott (1937).
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- Full name: Ödön von Horváth
- Born: 1901-12-09
- Nationality: Hungary
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q84455
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Who is Ödön von Horváth?
Edmund Josef von Horváth (9 December 1901 – 1 June 1938) was an Austro-Hungarian playwright and novelist who wrote in German, and went by the nom de plume Ödön von Horváth (German pronunciation: [ˈøːdœn fɔn ˈhɔʁvaːt]).
What nationality is Ödön von Horváth?
Ödön von Horváth is Hungary.
When was Ödön von Horváth born?
Ödön von Horváth was born on 1901-12-09.
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