Gerhart Hauptmann

Gerhart Hauptmann was born on November 15, 1862, in Szczawno-Zdrój, Poland . He was an author, playwright, writer, screenwriter, lyricist, novelist, and poet . Hauptmann was educated at the University of Jena .

He is known for works such as "The Weavers" and "The Assumption of Hannele" . Another notable work of Hauptmann's is "The Fool in Christ, Emmanuel Quint" . Hauptmann has been recognized as one of the most important promoters of literary naturalism .

In recognition of his contributions to literature, Hauptmann received the 1912 Nobel Prize in Literature . He passed away on June 6, 1946, in Jelenia Góra, Poland .