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Franz Hohler

フランツ・ヘーラー

Furantsu Hōrā

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1943-03-01 (Biel/Bienne)
Nationality
スイス, Switzerland
Languages
German, Swiss German
Religion
Unknown
Residence History
Zürich

Career

Occupations
Author, playwright, cabaret performer
Active Years
1967-

Education

University of Zurich
Country: Switzerland

Awards

Alemannischer Literaturpreis
1987
Result: 受賞
Kassel Literary Prize
2002
Category: Grotesque Humor
Result: 受賞
Solothurner Literaturpreis
2013
Result: 受賞
Johann-Peter-Hebel-Preis
2014
Result: 受賞
Art Prize of Zurich
2005
Organization: City of Zurich
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

s Totemügerli

Children's story

Swiss-German story based on a fabulous creature mocking Bernese dialect.

DialectHumorFantasy

Bibliography

  • Wo?
  • Hin- und Hergeschichten
  • Das verspeiste Buch
  • Es klopft
  • Immer höher
  • Der Autostopper
  • Ein Feuer im Garten

Style & Themes

Literary Style
SatiricalGrotesque humorBorder-crossing between realistic and fantastic
Recurring Motifs
HumorSatireDialect

Legacy

Renowned Swiss author and cabaret performer, recipient of numerous literary prizes.

Archives

  • Swiss National Library

Trivia

  • Famous for using made-up words mimicking Bernese dialect.