Fred Wander

Fred Wander, born Fritz Rosenblatt, was a novelist and journalist whose survival of concentration camps during World War II profoundly shaped his literary voice. His work often delves into the depths of human trauma and the resilience of the spirit, reflecting a deep understanding of suffering and hope. After leaving East Germany in 1983, he settled in Vienna, continuing to explore these themes with a raw, introspective style. His writing is marked by its unflinching honesty and its powerful exploration of the human condition.