Max Frisch

Max Frisch

Max Rudolf Frisch (May 15, 1911 – April 4, 1991) 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 a member of the Gruppe Olten. He was awarded the Neustadt International Prize for Literature in 1986.

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    I live, like every real man, in my work.
    Max Frisch (1911–1991)

    I have no words for my reality.
    Max Frisch (1911–1991)

    Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven images of the Lord, thy God, nor of men who are his creatures.
    Max Frisch (1911–1991)

    Our comparative fidelity was fear of defeat at the hands of another partner.
    Max Frisch (1911–1991)