Daniel Katz (writer)
Daniel Katz (born November 25, 1938 in Helsinki ) is a Finnish-Jewish author and freelancer.
Life
Daniel Katz studied humanities at the University of Helsinki . Subsequently, worked in a wide variety of activities and was, among other things, demolition master in tunnel construction, music editor, actor, interpreter and journalist. He lived in Israel for a few years.
He has been a freelance writer since 1968, his works have been translated into numerous languages and have received numerous awards. He writes in Finnish.
Katz has four children, including the musician Kalle Katz.
Works
- When grandfather came to Finland on skis ( Kun isoisä Suomeen hiihti , Ger .), 1972; 2nd edition Hinstorff, Rostock 1999
- The Death of Orvar Klein ( Orvar Kleinin kuolema , dt.), 1979; 2. revised Hinstorff, Rostock 1998
- The wrong dog ( Saksalainen sikakoira , German) Luchterhand, Munich 1997
- Lots Töchter ( Herra Lootin tyttäret , German) Insel Verlag, Frankfurt am Main 2001 ISBN 3-458-17056-1
- Driftwood in the river ( Laituri matkalla mereen , German) Klett-Cotta , Stuttgart 2005 ISBN 3-608-93628-9
Web links
- Literature by and about Daniel Katz in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Katz, Daniel |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Finnish writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 25, 1938 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Helsinki |