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HERBERT KUHNER Romancier, Lyriker, Dramatiker und Übersetzer ist 1935 in Wien in geboren. Er emigrierte 1939 in die Vereinigten Staaten und studierte an der Lawrenceville School und Columbia University. Nach Wien kehrte er 1963 zurück, wo er als ein freier Schriftsteller und Übersetzer lebt.

Die Wiener Zeit

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Remigration

Another topic I have “touched upon” is “remigration.” This word is a neologism, which means coming back to where you have been driven out.I've always said that I wanted a smooth ride, but I couldn't help rocking the boat. Rocking seems to be in my genes.

Politics

“Recommendations” in Austria (1)

Herbert Kuhner is an exceedingly weak author who could never represent Austria in any way.
- Wolfgang Kraus, Head of the Austrian Literary Society.

If you are man enough, you will apologize to Dr. Kraus.
- Gregor Woschnagg, Austrian Foreign Office

Kuhner is an insignificant author and will never read on our premises.
- Reinhard Urbach, Austrian Literary Society.

He is in a different psychological situation. It’s a pity that he sits at home with his fantasies. I still hope I can help him.
- Wolfgang Kraus, Head of the Austrian Literary Society.

Herbert Kuhner is a Psychopath. He needs a subscription to a psychiatrist.
- Hella Bronold, Austrian Literary Society

I’ve known Kuhner a long time … he’s leveled scurrilous attacks on various people.
- Martin Esslin, author and critic

“Herr Kuhner, if you do not withdraw your case, we will send the public health officer.”
 - Anonymous caller

If I were convinced about the literary quality of the book (Der Ausschluss /Memoirs of a 39er), I would not have asked for details concerning its contents. I have come to the conclusion that it deals with a very personal situation, which is presented in erratic segments. (Concerning an interview)
- Dr. Peter Huemer, ORF (Austrian Radio)

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