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Gottfried Keller

1819 – 1890

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Wikipedia Summary

Gottfried Keller was a Swiss poet and writer of German literature. Best known for his novel Green Henry and his cycle of novellas called Seldwyla Folks, he became one of the most popular narrators of literary realism in the late 19th century.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
July 19, 1819
Date of death
July 15, 1890
Field and occupation
švýcarský prozaik a lyrický básník
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