Schneider, Robert#
b. Bregenz (Vorarlberg), June 16, 1961, writer. Studied composition, theatre studies and art history. his best-selling novel "Schlafes Bruder" (1992, filmed by J. Vilsmaier in 1995)) narrates the slow death of the protagonist due to his rigorous refusal to sleep.
Further works#
Novels: Die Luftgaengerin, 1998; Die Unberuehrten, 2000. - Dramas: Dreck, 1993; Komoedie vom deutschen Heimweh, 1999.Literature#
H. Ohrlinger, Der Organist als Schriftsteller, in: Buehne 12, 1992; M. Moeckel, Erlaeuterungen zu R. S. "Schlafes Bruder", 1997; R. Moritz (ed.), Ueber "Schlafes Bruder", 31998.