Otfried Preußler - A life in stories: the first full biography of the world -famous author.

on time for the 100th birthday of Otfried Preußler, the first full biography of the world -famous authors appeared. Tilmann Spreckelsen ( FAZ ) she will put it on October 25th with Wolfgang Hörner (Galiani Verlag). at 7.30 p.m. in the Humboldt library. Admission is free.

like www.berlin.de Event and describes the reading on the biography of Otfried Preußler as an interesting part of the previously extremely successful events of the district office in honor of the children's book author, which has now formed several generations.

The meaning of Otfried Preussler for Berlin

Otfried Preußler, one of the most famous German children's book authors, also has a special connection to the city of Berlin. The author was born in North Bohemian Reichenberg, today's Liberec, and grew up there. Due to the expulsion in the course of the Second World War, Preussler came to Berlin and settled in the city.

Preussler's classic children like "The Little Hexe" and "Krabat" have delighted generations of children in Berlin and throughout Germany. With his stories that tell of adventures, witches and magicians, he makes children dream and stimulates their imagination. His books are still very popular today and are often read in schools and libraries.

new knowledge about Otfried Preussler

According to the biography "Otfried Preußler. A life in stories" by Tilman Spreckelsen, which is presented in the Humboldt library, Preussler's life is a reflection of German contemporary history. The author documents Preussler's experience with displacement, which is also reflected in his work. His youth book "Krabat" in particular addresses the power and temptations with which young people are faced with.

The biography also contains new knowledge about Preussler's private life and his relationship with his readership. The author maintained intensive correspondence with his readers and appreciated the exchange with them. Some of these correspondence can be seen in the exhibition "100 years of Otfried Preußler" in the Humboldt library.

event program and exhibition

As part of the exhibition "100 years of Otfried Preußler", further events take place in the Humboldt library, which honor the author's work. The event program can be viewed at https://rb.gy/d1yn3 . The exhibition itself can also be visited in the Humboldt Library and offers a unique insight into the life and work of Otfried Preussler.