In the history of letters, Karlheinz Deschner is one of the names that keeps being returned to.
The record lists Karlheinz Deschner as German writer and activist (1924-2014).
Karlheinz Deschner was born at Bamberg in 1924. His recorded nationality is Germany. He was educated at University of Würzburg.
Twentieth-century writing was shaped by war, exile and translation; many of its major careers were conducted across more than one language and country.
He worked as historian, writer and literary critic.
The writing is recorded in German.
His best-known work is Kriminalgeschichte des Christentums. A writer's real subject usually becomes visible only across the whole body of work.
Recognition followed: Ludwig Feuerbach Prize (2001).
That the work was written from Germany matters: language, censorship and the reach of a publishing industry decide which books travel and which stay local.
Karlheinz Deschner died in 2014, aged 90. The books remain, which is the only durable form a writing life takes.
Achievements
- Ludwig Feuerbach Prize — 2001
- Notable work: Kriminalgeschichte des Christentums
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