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About Erwin Wickert

Birth

1915

Death

2008

Biography

Erwin Wickert was a German diplomat who, during the 1970s, served as the ambassador to Romania and China.

Erwin Wickert successfully combined his career as a German diplomat with a prolific path as a writer.

Born in Bralitz, his literary work comprises a total of 33 titles published throughout his life.

His fascination with Eastern culture led him to deeply explore themes related to China in his writing.

The novel Der Purpur stands out as one of his most representative works within his bibliography.

His writing masterfully navigates between fiction, history, and travelogues.