Albert Ehrismann

author

Swiss[1] b. 20 September 1908, Zürich, Switzerland[1] d. 10 February 1998, Zürich, Switzerland[1] active 1930–1998

Albert Ehrismann (1908–1998) was a Swiss writer and poet who first debuted in 1930 with the collection 'Lächeln auf dem Asphalt'. Born into modest circumstances in Zürich, he worked as an accountant before turning to literature. His work is characterized by its lyrical depth and diverse literary forms, including poetry, plays, radio plays, and essays. He was a regular contributor to satirical magazines like 'Nebelspalter', where his politically left-leaning heart often influenced his commentary on current events. Ehrismann received significant recognition for his contributions to Swiss literature, notably winning the Conrad-Ferdinand-Meyer-Preis in 1940 and the Literature Prize of the City of Zürich in 1978.[1,2]

  • lyric poetry
  • satire
  • social commentary
  • political leftism

Books

Works by Albert Ehrismann

  • 1930 Lächeln auf dem Asphalt book · German Debut publication.
  • 1932 Schiffern und Kapitänen book · German
  • 1939 Sterne von unten book · German
  • 1948 Das Stundenglas book · German
  • 1964 Nachricht von den Wollenwebern book · German
  • 1968 Wetterhahn, altmodisch book · German
  • 1939 Der neue Kolumbus play · German Stage work for the Swiss National Exhibition.

Awards

  • 1940 Conrad-Ferdinand-Meyer-Preis
  • 1978 Literaturpreis der Stadt Zürich City of Zürich

References

  1. Albert Ehrismann link
  2. Albert Ehrismann link