Monday, June 10, 2013

Walter Jens dies in Tübingen

The death was announced today of Walter Jens, who died yesterday in Tübingen.

Jens was one of Germany's most important 20th century writers.

He was a supporter of the SPD, especially during the time when WIlly Brandt was Mayor of Berlin and then later German Chancellor.

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