Lothar-Günther Buchheim belongs to the literary record as a writer whose work outlasted the moment that produced it.
The record lists Lothar-Günther Buchheim as author, artist (1918-2007).
Lothar-Günther Buchheim was born at Weimar in 1918. His recorded nationality is Germany. He was educated at Dresden Academy of Fine Arts and Academy of Fine Arts, Munich.
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 painter, publisher and writer.
The writing is recorded in German.
Among his best-known works are Das Boot, Die Festung and Der Abschied. Literature is judged by re-reading, which is a slower and harsher test than acclaim.
Recognition followed: Bavarian Order of Merit (1988), Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1986) and Ernst Hoferichter Prize (1993).
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.
Lothar-Günther Buchheim died in 2007, aged 89. The books remain, which is the only durable form a writing life takes.
Achievements
- Bavarian Order of Merit — 1988
- Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany — 1986
- Ernst Hoferichter Prize — 1993
- Notable work: Das Boot
- Notable work: Die Festung
- Notable work: Der Abschied
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