Arts & LiteratureGerman1927 – 2015
Gunther Grass
Nobel Prize-winning author, 'The Tin Drum,' German literature
Biography
Nobel Prize-winning German author, playwright, and poet best known for his novel 'The Tin Drum,' a masterpiece of 20th-century literature exploring German history and identity.
Quick Facts
Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
German
Born
1927
Died
2015
Thinking about the name
Gunther
Germanic origin
“The English spelling of the Germanic warrior name from Old Norse roots, 'Gunther' achieved international recognition partly through Germanic literature and Wagner. The name projects intelligence and strength with a sophisticated European feel. Parents choosing Gunther often value the name's literary associations and its position as a cosmopolitan yet historically grounded choice.”