Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk
Max Frisch Novelist
Gender: Male
Citizenship: Switzerland
Born: May 15, 1911
Died: Apr 4, 1991
Max Rudolf Frisch was a Swiss playwright and novelist, regarded as highly representative of German-language literature after World War II. In his creative works Frisch paid particular attention to issues relating to problems of human identity, individuality, responsibility, morality and political commitment. His use of irony is a significant feature of his post-war publications. Frisch was one of the 22 founder members of the Gruppe Olten. He was awarded the Neustadt International Prize for Literature in 1986.