Alfred Friedmann (writer)
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Alfred Friedmann (born October 26, 1845 in Frankfurt am Main , † February 13, 1923 in Berlin ) was a German writer and translator.
Life
Friedmann came from a long-established family and, after finishing school, learned the trade of a businessman at a Hanau jeweler. He then lived for some time in London and Paris , where he worked in his profession and self- taught .
From 1868 Friedmann studied at the universities of Heidelberg and Zurich . He was able to successfully complete this course in 1870 with his dissertation “The individual's right and duty” and was thus awarded the “Dr. phil. " doctorate . As a subsequent stay in Paris was impossible for him ( Franco-German War ), he settled in Vienna as a writer and translator .
In 1886 Friedmann returned to Germany and lived as a writer and translator in Berlin. There he died at the age of 77 on February 13, 1923 and was also buried there.
reception
Friedmann's literary work spans an arc from poetry to modern novels (of his time). In addition to his plays, his translations - which have been favorably reviewed by contemporary literary critics - should not be forgotten either.
Works (selection)
Poetry
- Reckless songs . Richter, Hamburg 1878.
- Ordeal of love . Wallishauser, Vienna 1879.
- Poems . W. Friedrich, Leipzig 1882.
- From highs and lows: serious and profane . Bruns Verlag, Minden 1886.
- Late fruits . Naumann, Frankfurt / M. 1916.
- Being mature is everything. Verses . Xenien-Verlag, Leipzig 1920.
Novels and short stories
- The dog rose. Novel . 1893.
- Tantalus. Modern novel . Hermann Hillger Verlag, Leipzig 1901.
- Weird stories and other things. Narratives . Reclam, Leipzig 1915.
- Artist. Novel . Vogel & Vogel, Leipzig 1917.
- Gauls and Hellenes. 3 novellas . Reclam, Leipzig 1922.
Plays
- Don Juan's last adventure. Drama in two acts . Reissner, Leipzig 1881.
- A medical wedding night. Tragedy in 5 acts . Friedrich, Leipzig 1882.
- The violinist from Gmünd. A miracle and magic tale in 3 acts . Rosenbaum & Hart, Berlin 1894.
- Theater . Rosenbau & Hart, Berlin 1897.
Translations
- Molière : False suspicion or the cheated in the imagination .
- François Ponsard : Horace and Lydia .
literature
- Walther Killy (term): German biographical encyclopedia . Saur, Munich 1990.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Friedmann, Alfred |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German writer and translator |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 26, 1845 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Frankfurt am Main |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 13, 1923 |
| Place of death | Berlin |