Arnold Koeppen
Arnold Koeppen (born April 13, 1875 in Brandenburg an der Havel ; † February 12, 1940 in Berlin ) was a German teacher and writer .
Life
Born as the son of a teacher in Brandenburg an der Havel , he first attended high school there, but then in Genthin the preparatory institute and the teachers' college . He first worked as a teacher in Ziesar and in his hometown. From 1903 to 1930 he was vice principal at the Lyceum in Pyritz in the province of Pomerania .
Koeppen was active as a writer and published poems, short stories and dramatic works. At times he was editor of the magazine Unser Pommerland .
Works (selection)
- The power of belief . 1898. (drama)
- The shining hour . 1919. (poems)
- The Heimatfest. Folk play in 4 acts based on a design by Hermann Jahnke. Fischer & Schmidt, Stettin 1924.
- Aar and Griffin. A story from the history of the city of Pyritz. Fischer & Schmidt, Stettin 1927.
literature
- Fritz Raeck : Pomeranian literature. Samples and dates. Pommerscher Zentralverband, Hamburg 1969, p. 339.
Web links
- Literature by and about Arnold Koeppen in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Koeppen, Arnold |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German teacher and writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 13, 1875 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Brandenburg on the Havel |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 12, 1940 |
| Place of death | Berlin |