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 (98 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,656 | $89,000 | 63$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 6,704 | $700,000 | 542$ |
| Totals | 2 | 19,502,532 | 14,360 | $789,000 | 605$ |
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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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Switzerland:
Günter Grass began giving political speeches in Germany for the SPD party.
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France:
Günter Grass is also noted as an immense author of 20th-century German literature influenced by Fontane.
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Colombia:
The feeling of guilt is prominent in Günter Grass's 1959 novel, The Tin Drum.
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Portugal:
Gunter Grass received the Princess of Asturias Award for Literature in 1999.
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Spain:
Günter Grass's novel 'The Tin Drum' reflects the sentiment of guilt that has persisted through the decades in Germany.
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Switzerland:
Günter Grass is mentioned as a leading intellectual who opposed Western intervention during the Bosnian War.
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Switzerland:
Günter Grass was a prominent fan of SC Freiburg and a Nobel Prize-winning author known for his witty remarks.
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