Abstract
The lexicon entry focuses on the life and work of the German writer of the second half of 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century Peter Härtling. This author is known as a novel writer and poet, author of adult literature (author of autobiographical novel Zwetl) and childern's books (Oma, Ben liebt Anna, Damals war es Hirbel).
His works include biographical novels inspired by 19th century music and literature (E. T.
A. Hoffmann, Robert Schumann).
A spetial attention is paid to childhood works that he spent in Czechoslovakia at the end of World War II and just after the War. (Nachgetragene Liebe, Reise gegen den Wind).
