Frisch Max

Max Frisch (May 15, 1911 – April 4, 1991)

Swiss writer and public intellectual from Zurich. Renowned for plays and novels that explore identity, memory, ethics, and the human condition.

News and recent scholarly activity

• Continued publication of translations and new scholarly editions of his works.
• Exhibitions and archive displays of manuscripts and correspondence in Swiss cultural institutions, especially in Zurich and at national libraries.
• Ongoing academic conferences and literary programming address Frisch’s influence on postwar European literature and theater.

Public profile and online presence

There are no official public social media accounts for Max Frisch, as he passed away in 1991. Contemporary engagement with his work occurs through academic programs, publishers, libraries, and cultural institutions that host archives, critical editions, and educational resources.

Notable works

• The Fire Raisers (Die Brandstifter) — drama, published 1953; widely staged in the following decades.
• Stiller — novel, 1954.
• Homo Faber — novel, 1957.
• Andorra — play, 1961.
• Gantenbein — novel, 1964.
• Further essays and fragmented memoirs collected in posthumous editions and scholarly compilations.

Legacy and where to learn more

Max Frisch's work remains a staple of university curricula and literary studies. For authoritative information, consult national and university libraries in Switzerland, and explore translations and scholarly editions published by major houses. Archival resources and biographical material are available through Swiss cultural institutions and the Swiss National Library.