Werner Vordtriede

Werner Vordtriede was a German writer born in 1915. He fled Nazi Germany, initially seeking refuge in Switzerland before ultimately settling in the United States. This period of exile had a profound impact on his life and career. Vordtriede's professional pursuits led him to academia, where he developed a specialization in German language and literature.

Vordtriede's academic career spanned multiple continents, with notable appointments at the University of Wisconsin and LMU Munich. From 1947 to 1960, he served as a professor of German language and literature at the University of Wisconsin. Following his tenure in the United States, Vordtriede returned to West Germany, where he accepted a position at LMU Munich. In addition to his scholarly publications, Vordtriede was a prolific translator and author, producing a range of fictional and non-fictional works. He passed away in 1985, leaving behind a legacy of literary and academic contributions.