Herta Müller
Herta Müller is a Romanian-born German novelist, poet, and essayist, acclaimed for her poignant explorations of the themes of exile, identity, and the impact of totalitarianism. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2009 for her body of work, which often draws on her experiences of living under the oppressive regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu. Müller's literary contributions reflect a deep commitment to social justice and human rights, and she has recently lent her voice to a collective call by Nobel laureates for the release of political prisoners in Belarus, shining a light on the ongoing struggle against repression.
Born on Aug 17, 1953 (72 years old)
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Romania:
Herta Müller is a writer known for her strong stance on freedom of expression and against any form of authoritarianism.
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Spain:
Herta Müller has continued to sell little even after winning the Nobel Prize.
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Romania:
Herta Muller is a novelist, poet, and essayist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2009 for her literary works that describe the effects of communist terror.
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Brazil:
Herta Müller won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2009.
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Romania:
Herta Müller, a German writer originally from Romania, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2009.
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Romania:
Herta Müller is noted as a Nobel Prize laureate for Literature and is mentioned in the context of Romanian literature abroad.
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Belarus:
Herta Müller is a German writer who joined other Nobel laureates in calling for the release of political prisoners in Belarus.
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Slovakia:
Among the signatories is Nobel Prize laureate Herta Müller.
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North Macedonia:
Herta Müller, a Nobel laureate, came from Germany to honor Svetlana Mojso.
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Romania:
Herta Müller was targeted by the security services and faced persecution in the 1980s.
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