Marcel Reich-Ranicki
Polish-born German literary critic (1920–2013)
1920 — 2013
Quick Facts
Profession
Polish-born German literary critic (1920–2013)
Born
June 2, 1920
Died
2013 (age ~93)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, diplomat, television presenter
GermanyBorn in WłocławekDied in Frankfurt
1920
Born in Włocławek (1920-06-02)
1978
AwardHonorary Award of the Heinrich Heine Society
1981
AwardRicarda-Huch-Preis
1984
AwardGoethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt
1990
AwardHessian Order of Merit
1991
AwardBavarian TV Awards
About
Marcel Reich-Ranicki was a Polish-born German literary critic and member of the informal literary association Gruppe 47. He was regarded as one of the most influential contemporary literary critics in the field of German literature and has often been called Literaturpapst in Germany. His TV appearances made Reich-Ranicki a household name even among non-readers; in 2010, a survey found that 98% of Germans had heard of him.
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Who is Marcel Reich-Ranicki?+
Marcel Reich-Ranicki was a Polish-born German literary critic and member of the informal literary association Gruppe 47. He was regarded as one of the most influential contemporary literary critics in the field of German literature and has often been called Literaturpapst in Germany. His TV appearan
What does the name Marcel mean?+
The name Marcel means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is of German origin.
When was Marcel Reich-Ranicki born?+
Marcel Reich-Ranicki was born on June 2, 1920.
When did Marcel Reich-Ranicki die?+
Marcel Reich-Ranicki died in 2013, at approximately 93 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.
The name Marcel is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Marcel — June 2, 1920
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Respect.
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You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
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