Heinrich Böll

Heinrich Böll

German writer and Nobel laureate

🗓️December 21, 1917 - July 16, 1985
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📖Biography

Heinrich Böll 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.

🏆Major Works & Achievements

  • Nobel Prize in Literature 1972
  • Georg Büchner Prize
  • President of PEN International

💬Famous 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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