Full Name: Martin Johannes Walser
Profession: Novelist
Biography: Martin Walser is a German novelist, known for his best-selling novels within Germany, including 'A Gushing Fountain' and 'A Man in Love.'
Aside from his writing, Walser is also known for his political involvement within Germany. He received the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade in 1998.
Born: March 24, 1927
Birthplace: Wasserburg am Bodensee, Germany
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
Historical Events
- 1961-11-28 German writer Martin Walser's play "Der Abstecher" (The Detour) premieres in Munich
- 1962-09-23 Martin Walser's "Esche und Angora" premieres in Berlin
- 1963-11-30 Martin Walser's "Überlebensgross Herr Krott" premieres in Stuttgart
- 1964-10-14 Martin Walser's "Der Schwarze Schwan" premieres in Stuttgart, Germany