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About Gudrun Pausewang

Born 1928 · Died 2020 · German

Gudrun Pausewang is a German author, born on March 3, 1928, in Wichstadtl, Czechoslovakia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. After World War II, her family was expelled, and she settled in West Germany. She trained as a teacher and worked in various schools, including periods abroad in Chile and Colombia, before returning to Germany. Pausewang began her writing career in the late 1950s, primarily focusing on children's and young adult literature. Her work is characterized by its engagement with pressing social and political issues. She frequently explores themes such as peace, environmental protection, social justice, and the consequences of war, disaster, or technological advancement. Her most famous novel, "Die Wolke" (The Cloud), published in 1987, depicts the aftermath of a nuclear power plant accident and its impact on a young girl. Pausewang's writing often encourages critical thinking and addresses difficult realities in an accessible way for young readers.

Notable works: Die Wolke, Die letzten Kinder von Schewenborn, Ich habe Hunger – Ich habe Durst, Traumreise im Karton, Die Not der Familie Paps, Der Schluckauf

5 facts about Gudrun Pausewang

  1. Gudrun Pausewang was born in Wichstadtl, Czechoslovakia, in 1928.
  2. She worked as a teacher in Germany, Chile, and Colombia.
  3. Her first book was published in 1959.
  4. Her novel "Die Wolke" depicts the consequences of a nuclear power plant accident.
  5. She received the German Youth Literature Prize in 1988 for "Die Wolke."

Best Gudrun Pausewang quotes

“Sie hatte das Gefühl, als ob die Welt, die sie kannte, in diesem Augenblick zerbrach und nie wieder heil werden würde.”

Als Janna-Berta die ersten Nachrichten über die Katastrophe hört und die Panik ausbricht.

From Die Wolke
“Die Wolke war da. Unsichtbar, geruchlos, tödlich.”

Eine allgemeine Beschreibung der Bedrohung durch die radioaktive Wolke, die das Leben der Menschen unwiderruflich verändert.

From Die Wolke
“Er war tot. Einfach tot. Und sie hatte ihn nicht retten können.”

Janna-Berta realisiert den Tod ihres Bruders Uli, der an der Strahlenkrankheit stirbt.

From Die Wolke
“Sie war eine von den Kahlköpfigen. Eine von denen, die man mied, weil sie die Krankheit in sich trugen.”

Janna-Berta verliert ihre Haare und wird mit der Stigmatisierung der Strahlenopfer konfrontiert.

From Die Wolke

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