Günter Grass
Günter Grass was a prominent German novelist and Nobel Prize laureate in literature, celebrated for his critical and often controversial works that explored themes of history, identity, and morality. He famously referred to the people of Sauerland as 'drinking-fest Bergwestfalen,' capturing the region's cultural essence in his literary contributions.
Born on Jan 16, 1927 (99 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montenegro | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 628,066 | 600 | $5,500 | 5$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 44,025 | $1,400,000 | 1,318$ |
| Totals | 2 | 47,382,844 | 44,625 | $1,405,500 | 1,323$ |
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Spain:
Günter Grass is referenced as a prominent European intellectual who defended the Cuban regime.
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Montenegro:
Günter Grass spoke before his death about the beginning of the Third World War in 2014.
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Switzerland:
Günter Grass is referenced for his description of the DDR as a 'comfortable dictatorship'.
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Spain:
Günter Grass is one of the previous German thinkers awarded the Princess of Asturias Award.
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Switzerland:
Günter Grass is referenced for his Israel-critical poem published in 2012.
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Spain:
Günter Grass is mentioned as a writer marked by the dictatorial regimes in Germany.
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Switzerland:
Günter Grass served in the 10th SS Panzer Division 'Frundsberg' at the end of the war.
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Switzerland:
Günter Grass is referenced for his Israel-critical poem that has been associated with anti-Semitic sentiments.
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Dominican Republic:
Günter Grass is noted for his originality in the memoir 'Mi siglo'.
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Switzerland:
Ella Berthoud recommends 'The Tin Drum' by Günter Grass for feelings of inadequacy.
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