Max Frisch

Max Frisch

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Max Frisch (1911-1991) was a prominent Swiss playwright and novelist known for his existentialist works that explore identity and the human condition. His most famous works include 'I'm Not Stiller' and 'The Fire Raisers', which delve into themes of self-deception and societal norms. Frisch's sharp insights and innovative narrative techniques have made him a key figure in 20th-century German literature.

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Max Frisch later referred to Korrodi's position in the literary scene.

Wie der Autor Meinrad Inglin sich selber fand
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-20
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Max Frisch is a renowned writer and architect who designed the Freibad Letzigraben in Zurich.

Stadt versteckt «heikles» Gemälde im Freibad hinter Folie
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
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Max Frisch is noted as another significant figure in Ingeborg Bachmann's life.

Η εξαφάνιση της γυναίκας | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-03-08
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Max Frisch was a Swiss writer whose Maturaufsatz was recently rediscovered and highlights his early conservative views on technology.

Ein Schüler hatte ihn gestohlen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-25
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Max Frisch was a prominent Swiss writer known for his critical views on American imperialism and his reflections on Swiss politics.

Das grosse Interview zu Trump, Armee und Sex
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-27
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Max Frisch was a close friend of Kurt Hirschfeld and wrote the play 'Andorra', which Hirschfeld premiered.

Ein Emigrant lenkt das Zürcher Schauspielhaus
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-24
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Max Frisch wrote a book about the abolition of the army, which was a significant topic during the time of Huber's band formation.

Wie der Tod und die Liebe seine Musik prägen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-11
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Max Frisch was a renowned Swiss writer known for his significant contributions to literature.

Max Frisch in Berzona: späte Rückkehr ins Onsernonetal
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-21
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Max Frisch was among the notable figures advocating against the nuclear armament initiatives.

Die Geschichte einer kühnen Vision
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-16
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Max Frisch is the author of the century novel 'Stiller' which the film is based on.

Film "Stiller" nach Max Frisch: Wie gut ist die Adaption des Meisterwerks? - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-10-30
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Max Frisch's novel 'Stiller' tells the story of a man who wishes to be someone else.

Max Frischs «Stiller» wird von Stefan Haupt verfilmt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-15
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Max Frisch is the author of the play 'Graf Öderland' which explores themes of political violence.

Max Frischs Stück neu inszeniert
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-27
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Max Frisch is noted for his significant romantic relationship with Ingeborg Bachmann.

Literatur: Der Briefwechsel zwischen Ingeborg Bachmann und Heinrich Böll - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-06-23
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Max Frisch was a Swiss playwright who met Benno Besson in Zurich.

wie ein Schweizer die DDR-Theaterlandschaft prägte
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-18
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Max Frisch was a prominent Swiss writer known for his complex relationships and literary contributions.

Max Frisch in Julian Schütts Biografie: der Aufstieg zum Weltautor
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-20
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Max Frisch emphasized the importance of naming things in order to cope with life.

Glosse: Das Streiflicht - Ein Blick ins geheime Tagebuch des Friedrich Merz - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-05-09
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Max Frisch was another of Peter von Matt's favorite authors.

Germanist und Literaturversteher stirbt mit 87
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-22
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Max Frisch's work was pivotal in the history of the Limmat-Verlag, as he published the controversial book 'Schweiz ohne Armee' through them.

Der Limmat-Verlag wurde vor fünfzig Jahren eher zufällig gegründet
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-03-19
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Max Frisch was a writer who humorously referred to Günter Eich's car as a 'Nutten-Porsche'.

«Mit ihm stirbt ein spezifisches Stück Literatur»
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-03-18
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Peter Bichsel was a close friend of Max Frisch, whose moralistic views Bichsel softened with his own poetic voice.

Der Schriftsteller schuf Schweizer Weltliteratur
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-03-17
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Max Frisch is referenced in the context of literary success and friendship.

Ein letztes Gespräch über Liebe und den Tod
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-03-17
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Max Frisch was a close friend of Peter Bichsel, known for his rigorous moralism.

Der Schriftsteller schuf Schweizer Weltliteratur
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-03-17
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Max Frisch is a Swiss writer and playwright, one of the most significant authors writing in German after World War II.

Latvijas Kultūras akadēmijas diplomdarbu sezonu turpina Maksa Friša lugas Santakrusa iestudējums / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2025-03-03
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