Ernst Toller
Ernst Toller was a German-Jewish playwright and political activist known for his expressionist works that often explored themes of war, trauma, and the human condition. His notable play 'Hinkemann' was written after World War I, reflecting his own experiences as a soldier and his socialist beliefs. Toller was imprisoned for his political activities and later fled Germany, ultimately taking his life in 1939, shortly before the outbreak of World War II.
Born on Dec 01, 1893 (132 years old)
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Costa Rica:
Ernst Toller committed suicide in 1940 in New York after witnessing the rise of totalitarianism.
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Germany:
Toller was a German writer, politician, and revolutionary of Jewish descent.
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Switzerland:
Ernst Toller, like many others, had to flee to save his life from the Nazis.
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Sweden:
Ernst Toller's play 'Hinkemann' is currently being performed at Dramaten.
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Sweden:
Ernst Toller wrote the play 'Hinkemann' about a soldier returning home marked by war.
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