Heinrich Bรถll

Heinrich Bรถll

German writer and Nobel laureate

๐Ÿ—“๏ธDecember 21, 1917 - July 16, 1985
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๐Ÿ“–Biography

Heinrich Bรถll was one of Germany's foremost post-World War II writers. Known for his anti-war stance and social critique, his works deeply explored the moral reconstruction of post-war Germany. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1972.

๐Ÿ†Major Works & Achievements

  • โœฆNobel Prize in Literature 1972
  • โœฆGeorg Bรผchner Prize
  • โœฆPresident of PEN International

๐Ÿ’ฌFamous Quotes

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I am a clown and I collect moments.

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Conscience is the presence of God in man.

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