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Wolfgruber, Gernot
© Copyright Gernot Wolfgruber, photo, 1990 Wolfgruber, Gernot, b. Gmünd (Lower Austria), Dec. 20, 1944, writer. his partly autobiographical novels of individual development ("Auf freiem Fuß", 1975; "Herrenjahre", 1976; "Niemandsland", 1978) take issue with the traditional regional literature and uncompromisingly describe social conditions under which it is not possible to lead a satisfying and happy life. Further works: Novels and narratives: Ankunftsversuch, 1979; Verlauf eines Sommers, 1981; Die Nähe der Sonne, 1985. - Radio plays (with H. Zenker): Der Vertreter, 1975; Wr. Schnitzel oder High Noon, 1976. - Screen play: Der Einstand, 1977; Der Jagdgast, 1978 (also available as a book); Das Vorbild, 1980. Literature: S. Szely, Heimat, Bilder, 1998.
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