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About Max Frisch
Renowned Swiss novelist Max Frisch’s literary works have been noted for accurately depicting the moral dilemmas of the 20th century.
Early Life
Frisch was born in Zurich, Switzerland in a middle-class home. He attended the University of Zurich to study German literature and linguistics. With his initial dream of becoming a writer, he was forced to switch to architecture when he was faced with financial pressures from home and set up his architecture business in 1942.
Literary Career
Despite pursuing a degree in architecture, he wrote his first novel “Jürg Reinhart” in 1934 and his second novel, “An Answer from the Silence” in 1937.
Frisch also branched into playwriting and his first written play; “Santa Cruz” was performed in 1946. He wrote several other plays in his career.
Recognition
He received several awards and accolades for his literary works, including the 1938 Conrad Ferdinand Meyer Prize, 1965 Jerusalem Prize, and the 1987 Neustadt International Prize for Literature, as well as several honorary doctorates from various universities. A new city square in Zurich was named after Frisch in 2015.
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F.A.Q. about Max Frisch
When is Max Frisch's birthday?
Max Frisch's birthday is on May 9, 1911.
In how many days is Max Frisch's birthday?
Max's birthday is in 15 days
How old was Max when he/she died?
Max Frisch was 79 years old.
When did Max Frisch die?
Max Frisch died in April 4, 1991.
How old would Max Frisch be today?
Max Frisch would be 112 years old if he/she was alive today.
Where was Max from?
Max Frisch was born in Zurich, Switzerland.