Erich Auerbach
German philologist (1892-1957)
Erich Auerbach was born on November 9, 1892 in Berlin and died on October 13, 1957 in Wallingford, aged 64. Recorded occupations: linguist, librarian, translator, university teacher, literary critic and writer. Country of citizenship: Germany. Fields of work: linguistics. Notable works include “Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature”. Educated at Französisches Gymnasium Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, University of Greifswald and University of Marburg. Honours include Sterling Professor.
- Born
- November 9, 1892 · Berlin
- Died
- October 13, 1957 · Wallingford
- Age at death
- 64
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Occupations
- linguist, librarian, translator, university teacher, literary critic, writer
- Notable works
- Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature
- Education
- Französisches Gymnasium Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, University of Greifswald, University of Marburg
- Honours
- Sterling Professor
- Wikipedia editions
- 34 languages
- Signature licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
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