105 Years ago: German author Wolfgang Borchert born.

May 20, 2026

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  • 20 May 1921: Birthday of Wolfgang Borchert. Wolfgang Borchert was a German author and playwright whose experiences during World War II shaped his literary voice in the Trümmerliteratur movement. He wrote his most famous work, Draußen vor der Tür, while in Basel, where he sought medical treatment before his death in 1947. See wikipedia for more information.
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