Literature Library author

Daniel Kehlmann

A concise guide to Daniel Kehlmann's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

IB PRL recommended author
Languages
German
Regions / countries
Austria, Germany
Forms
Drama, Prose: fiction, Prose: non-fiction
Indexed works
3

Author overview

Daniel Kehlmann (born 1975) is a novelist and screenwriter whose body of work spans drama, fiction, and nonfiction prose. This writing is in German and associated with Austria and Germany. Major works and useful reading starting points include Die Vermessung der Welt, F, Tyll, and Fame. Key themes include genius and ambition, history and unreliable perception, and reason, absurdity, and chance.

Reading pathway

Begin with Die Vermessung der Welt, then move to F, then move to Tyll.

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