Jenny Erpenbeck
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Summary
Jenny Erpenbeck was born on March 12, 1967[1], in East Berlin[2]. She has worked as a theatrical director[3], writer[4], director[5], novelist[6], and television editor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,840 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: John Erpenbeck[9]
- Mother: Doris Kilias[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Native language: German[12]
- Field of work: writer[13]
- Educated at: Hanns Eisler Music School Berlin[14]
- Notable work: The Book of Words[15], Go, Went, Gone[16]
- Award received: Walter-Hasenclever-Literaturpreis[17], Hans Fallada Prize[18], Joseph-Breitbach-Preis[19], Thomas-Valentin-Literaturpreis[20], Heimito von Doderer-Literaturpreis[21], Poetik-Professur an der Universität Bamberg[22], Europese Literatuurprijs[23], Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], Schubart-Literaturpreis[25], Usedom Literature Prize[26], Sylt resident writer[27], Stefan Heym International Award[28], International Booker Prize[29], Berliner Bär[30]
- Member of: German Academy for Language and Literature[31], Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz[32]
- Sex or gender: female[33]
- Commons category: Jenny Erpenbeck[34]
- Family name: Erpenbeck[35]
- Given name: Jenny[36]
- Nominated for: Leipzig Book Fair Prize/Fiction[37], International Booker Prize[38], German Book Prize[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[40]
- Name in native language: Jenny Erpenbeck[41]
Why It Matters
Jenny Erpenbeck has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Works attributed to her include Kairos[44], a written work[45].
FAQs
Where was Jenny Erpenbeck born?
Jenny Erpenbeck's place of birth was East Berlin[2].
Who were Jenny Erpenbeck's parents?
Jenny Erpenbeck's father was John Erpenbeck[9]. Jenny Erpenbeck's mother was Doris Kilias[10].
What did Jenny Erpenbeck do for work?
Jenny Erpenbeck worked as a theatrical director[3], writer[4], director[5], novelist[6], and television editor[7].
Where did Jenny Erpenbeck go to school?
Jenny Erpenbeck was educated at Hanns Eisler Music School Berlin[14].
What awards did Jenny Erpenbeck receive?
Honors received include Walter-Hasenclever-Literaturpreis[17], Hans Fallada Prize[18], Joseph-Breitbach-Preis[19], and Thomas-Valentin-Literaturpreis[20].