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Menasse, RobertMenasse, Robert, b. Vienna, June 21, 1954, narrative writer, essayist and translator. 1981-1986 lecturer in Austrian literature at the University of São Paulo (Brazil). In his novels discusses the position of the individual in a world of social and political change. His essays concentrate on defining the position of Austrian literature. Awarded the Austrian State Prize for Cultural Journalism in 1999. Works: Essays: Die sozialpartnerschaftliche Ästhetik, 1990; Das Land ohne Eigenschaften, 1992; Phänomenologie der Entgeisterung, 1995; Dummheit ist machbar, 1999; Erklär mir Ö., 2000. - Novels: Sinnliche Gewißheit, 1988; Selige Zeiten, brüchige Welt, 1991; Schubumkehr, 1995; Die Vertreibung aus der Hölle, 2001. Literature: S. Zobl, Spiegelungen. Reflexionen zum Romanwerk R. M., master's thesis, Vienna 1992.
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