Erich Kästner

Writing

Biography

Emil Erich Kästner (23 February 1899 – 29 July 1974) was a German author, poet, screenwriter and satirist, known primarily for his humorous, socially astute poetry and for children's books including Emil and the Detectives. He received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1960 for his autobiography Als ich ein kleiner Junge war.

Personal Info

• Known For Writing
• Gender Male
• Birthday February 23, 1899 (75 years old)
• Died July 29, 1974
• Place of Birth Dresden, Germany