Artur Brückmann
Artur Brückmann (born October 8, 1928 in Singen (Hohentwiel) ; † May 15, 2009 in Davos , Switzerland ) was a German translator .
Brückmann's youth were shaped by the Second World War . After his wedding, he studied German and philosophy in Basel and Zurich . After his doctorate as Dr. phil. he settled with his family in Davos , where he taught German and philosophy at the local grammar school .
After retiring from professional life for health reasons, Brückmann began translating Plautus comedies from Latin into German in the mid-1980s . He was able to complete six translations: Asinaria , Epidicus , Mercator , Mostellaria , Pseudolus and Truculentus .
Brückmann died on May 15, 2009 after a long illness, leaving behind a wife and two sons.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Davoser Zeitung from May 19, 2009 ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , accessed December 30, 2016
Web links
- Literature by and about Artur Brückmann in the catalog of the German National Library
- Works by Artur Brückmann in the Gutenberg-DE project
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Brückmann, Artur |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German translator |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 8, 1928 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Singing (Hohentwiel) |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 15, 2009 |
| Place of death | Davos , Switzerland |