Franz Werfel
1890-1945Franz Werfel was an Austrian novelist, poet, and playwright born on September 10, 1890 in Prague, at that time part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Franz Werfel was an Austrian novelist, poet, and playwright born on September 10, 1890 in Prague, at that time part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Franz Werfel was an Austrian novelist, poet, and playwright born on September 10, 1890 in Prague, at that time part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
He is known for his works that explore themes such as Jewish identity, spirituality, and the struggle against oppression.
His most famous novel, 'The Forty Days of Musa Dagh,' tells the story of the resistance of Armenians against the Ottoman genocide.
During World War II, Werfel fled the Nazi regime and took refuge in the United States, where he continued writing and actively participating in the literary community.
He passed away on August 26, 1945 in Beverly Hills, California.
His literary legacy continues to be recognized and admired worldwide..