Erich Kästner
Writing
Born February 23, 1899 — Died July 29, 1974
From Dresden, Germany
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 ...
