Friedrich Dürrenmatt

Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1921-1990). was a Swiss author and dramatist. He was a proponent of epic theatre whose plays reflected the recent experiences of World War II. The politically active author's work included avant-garde dramas, philosophical crime novels, and macabre satire. He is known for plays such as Die Physiker, Der Besuch Der Alten Dame, Strindberg Without Tears, The Marriage of Mr Mississippi and Die Panne.

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