Ingeborg Bachmann
- Born:
- June 25, 1926, Klagenfurt, Austria
- Died:
- October 17, 1973, Rome, Italy
- Nationality:
- Austrian
- Profession(s):
- Author, Poet, Playwright, Essayist
Early Life and Education
- Studied philosophy, psychology, and German philology at the universities of Innsbruck, Graz, and Vienna.
- Earned a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Vienna in 1950.
- Her dissertation focused on Martin Heidegger's existential philosophy.
Career and Major Achievements
- Joined the influential Gruppe 47 literary circle in 1952.
- Received the Gruppe 47 Prize in 1953 for her poetry.
- Worked for various radio stations, including Rot-Weiß-Rot and Süddeutscher Rundfunk, writing radio plays.
- Held a guest professorship at the University of Frankfurt in 1959/60.
- Awarded the Georg Büchner Prize in 1964, one of the most prestigious literary awards in the German-speaking world.
Notable Works
- Poetry Collections: Gestundete Zeit (1953), Anrufung des Grossen Bären (1956)
- Novels: Malina (1971)
- Short Story Collections: Das dreißigste Jahr (1961)
- Radio Plays: Ein Geschäft mit Träumen (1952), Die Zikaden (1955)
It is worth noting that the radio play, Die Zikaden, and later versions explored the themes of societal alienation that were further developed through works like Malina, leading some researchers to consider die zikaden von ingeborg bachmann biography as a central component to understanding her later work.
Legacy and Impact
Ingeborg Bachmann is recognized as one of the most important German-language writers of the post-World War II era. Her works explore themes of war, societal alienation, gender roles, and the limitations of language. Her lyrical poetry and complex prose continue to be widely studied and admired.
Radio Plays
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Ein Geschäft mit Träumen | 1952 |
| Die Zikaden | 1955 |
| Der gute Gott von Manhattan | 1958 |