Andrea Winkler, A

Born in 1972 in Freistadt/Upper Austria, lives in Vienna. Studied German Philology and Dramatics. Several years working with young people and in adult education.

Freelance writer since 2006. Delivers literary seminars at the Linz University of Arts and sometimes composes segments for Ö1 (Austrian state radio) and writes articles for Spectrum (supplement of “Die Presse” daily newspaper). Essays in various anthologies, including on Robert Walser, Friederike Mayröcker and Peter Handke.

Video portrait

PUBLICATIONS (SELECTION)

• Arme Närrchen. Selbstgespräche. Droschl 2006
• Hanna und ich. Droschl 2008

AWARDS

• Hermann Lenz Scholarship 2005.
• Theodor Körner Prize 2005.
• Abraham Woursell Award 2006.
• Adalbert Stifter Scholarship of the state of Upper Austria 2007.
• 1^st Prize of the literary competition Wartholz 2008.
• Advancement Prize of the Republic of Austria 2008.

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