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Schwaiger, Brigitte auch Eva QuideniusSchwaiger, Brigitte (also Eva Quidenius), b. Freistadt (Upper Austria), April 6, 1949. Narrative writer, poet and author of radio plays. Taught German and English in Spain, studied at the Teacher Training College at Linz from 1972 and worked as an actress and assistant director. S. discusses questions of matrimony and paternal authority in a precise, ironical style. Works: novels: Wie kommt das Salz ins Meer?, 1977; Der Himmel ist süß, 1984; Schönes Licht, 1990; Tränen beleben den Staub, 1991; Ein langer Urlaub, 1996. - Prose: Lange Abwesenheit, 1980; Der rote Faden, 1992; Jaro heißt Frühling, 1994. - Dramas: Nestwärme, 1976; Liebesversuche, 1979. - Poetry: Mit einem möcht´ ich leben, 1987. Literature: D. de Vin, Schreibstunden. B. S. im Gespräch, in: Germanist. Mttlg., 1983.
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