born: Sept. 10, 1890, Prague
died: Aug. 26, 1945, Hollywood
German writer, an
Expressionist poet,
playwright, and
novelist. As a consequence of his experiences with
Nazism, he supported human brotherhood and
religious faith.
his most important writings:
- Die vierzig Tage des Musa Dagh
(The Forty Days of Musa Dagh)
- Stern der Ungeborenen
(Star of The Unborn)