Szyszkowitz, Gerald#
b. Graz (Styria), July 22, 1938, writer, stage director and translator. Apart from his university studies (drama, German language and literature) worked as assistant director for W. Forst; during the 1960s, mostly at German theatres. Moved to Vienna and 1973-1994 managed the main entertainment division of the Austrian broadcasting corporation (ORF). 1981 published his 1st novel "Der Thaya", in which he described the social changes that had occurred since the monarchy, following his own family history. His later books also refer to historical and contemporary events.
Further works#
novels: Seitenwechsel, 1982; Osterschnee, 1983; Furlani oder Die Zaertlichkeit des Verrats, 1985; Puntigam oder Die Kunst des Vergessens, 1988; Der Liebe lange Weile, 1992; Die Badenweiler oder Nichts wird bleiben von Oe., 1995; Anna oder Der Fluegelschlag der Freiheit, 1996; Mord vor der Klagemauer, 1999. - Dramas, narratives, radio plays, film scripts, translations.Literature#
G. S., ed. by K. Zehringer, 1993.