Kleist Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 12 (1923) Winner
Wilhelm Lehmann
ヴィルヘルム・レーマン
Viruherumu Rēman
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1882-05-04 （Puerto Cabello）
- Died
- 1968-11-17 （Eckernförde） age 86
- Nationality
- Germany
- Languages
- German
- Religion
- Unknown （Baptismal Name: Unknown）
- Residence History
- Puerto Cabello → Eckernförde
Career
- Occupations
- Teacher, writer, artist
- Active Years
- 1900-1968
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | Kleist Prize | — | — | — | winner |
| 1951 | Art Prize of the State of Schleswig-Holstein | — | — | State of Schleswig-Holstein | winner |
| 1957 | Grand Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | — | — | Federal Republic of Germany | winner |
Kleist Prize
1923
Result:
winner
Art Prize of the State of Schleswig-Holstein
1951
Organization:
State of Schleswig-Holstein
Result:
winner
Grand Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
1957
Organization:
Federal Republic of Germany
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Schiller Memorial Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 3 (1959) Winner
Works
Major Works
Der Überläufer
novelA novel rooted in his harrowing experiences during World War I.
human struggletranquility found in nature
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- autobiographical elementslyrical intensitydeep connection with naturelack of pathos despite elevated naturenatural magic and reverence for creation
- Recurring Motifs
- human struggletranquility in nature
Legacy
Distinguished for his significant contributions to literature and poetry. His artistic work is celebrated for its autobiographical elements, lyrical intensity, and deep connection with nature. Legacy preserved by the Wilhelm-Lehmann-Society.
Academic Societies
- Wilhelm-Lehmann-Society
In Popular Culture
- Wilhelm-Lehmann-Prize awarded biennially by the society and the city of Eckernförde.