Günter Kunert: Biography, Facts and Career
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Günter Kunert (German: [ˈɡʏn.tɐ ˈkʊ.nɐt] ; 6 March 1929 – 21 September 2019) was a German writer. Based in East Berlin, he published poetry from 1947, supported by Bertolt Brecht. After he had signed a petition against the deprivation of the citizenship of Wolf Biermann in 1976, he lost his SED membership, and moved to the West two years later. He is regarded as a versatile German writer who wrote short stories, essays, autobiographical works, film scripts and novels. He received international honorary doctorates and awards.
Quick facts about Günter Kunert
- Full name: Günter Kunert
- Born: 1929-03-06
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q64400
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Who is Günter Kunert?
Günter Kunert (German: [ˈɡʏn.tɐ ˈkʊ.nɐt] ; 6 March 1929 – 21 September 2019) was a German writer.
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Günter Kunert is Germany.
When was Günter Kunert born?
Günter Kunert was born on 1929-03-06.



