Maria Lazar

Maria Lazar

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Maria Lazar was a pioneering translator who first brought F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' to the German-speaking audience in 1928. Her translation has been noted for its early interpretation of the novel, contributing significantly to the book's international reach and enduring legacy in literature.

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The youngest sibling, Maria, also became a writer who wrote against the rising National Socialism.

Otto Lazar: Ein Wiener Bibliothekar flüchtet ins schwedische Exil - Biografieblog
Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2025-06-21
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Maria Lazar was the first to translate 'The Great Gatsby' into German in 1928.

F. Scott Fitzgeralds «The Great Gatsby» erschien vor 100 Jahren
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-18
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