Werfel, Franz 1890-1945
Overview
| Works: | 1,905 works in 7,628 publications in 24 languages and 59,166 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Biographical fiction Biography Detective and mystery fiction Biographies Musical fiction Records and correspondence History Novels Religious fiction |
| Subject Headings: | Authors, Austrian |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Librettist, Translator, Creator, Lyricist, Other, Conductor, Bibliographic antecedent, Dedicatee, Composer, Contributor, Honoree, Adapter, Recipient, Performer, Author of introduction, Author of afterword, colophon, etc., Speaker, Narrator |
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Most widely held works about
Franz Werfel
- German expressionism and the Messianism of a generation by Lisa Marie Anderson( )
- Franz Werfel : bibliography of German editions by John M Spalek( )
- Franz Werfel, the faith of an exile : from Prague to Beverly Hills by Lionel B Steiman( )
- Malevolent muse : the life of Alma Mahler by Oliver Hilmes( )
- Franz Werfel by Lore Barbara Foltin( Book )
- Franz Werfel : a life in Prague, Vienna, and Hollywood by Peter Stephan Jungk( Book )
- Alma Mahler, muse to genius : from fin-de-siècle Vienna to Hollywood's heyday by Karen Monson( Book )
- Alma Mahler, or, The art of being loved by Françoise Giroud( Book )
- Judentum in Leben und Werk von Franz Werfel by Wilhelm Hemecker( )
- The artist's wife : a novel by Max Phillips( Book )
- The bride of the wind : the life and times of Alma Mahler-Werfel by Susanne Keegan( Book )
- And the bridge is love by Alma Mahler( Book )
- Understanding Franz Werfel by Hans Wagener( Book )
- Franz Werfel : an Austrian writer reassessed by Lothar Huber( Book )
- Jewish-German identity in the orientalist literature of Else Lasker-Schüler, Friedrich Wolf, and Franz Werfel by Donna K Heizer( Book )
- Bride of the wind by Oskar Kokoschka( Visual )
- Mein Leben by Alma Mahler( Book )
- Franz Werfel and the critics by Jennifer E Michaels( Book )
- Religious feeling and religious commitment in Faulkner, Dostoyevsky, Werfel, and Bernanos by Jeremy Smith( Book )
- Franz Werfel : mit Selbstzeugnissen und Bilddokumenten by Norbert Abels( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Franz Werfel
The song of Bernadette by
Franz Werfel(
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548 editions published between 1941 and 2018 in 15 languages and held by 4,865 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historical novel of Bernadette Soubirous' vision of the Holy Virgin at Lourdes
548 editions published between 1941 and 2018 in 15 languages and held by 4,865 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historical novel of Bernadette Soubirous' vision of the Holy Virgin at Lourdes
The forty days of Musa Dagh by
Franz Werfel(
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360 editions published between 1933 and 2018 in 13 languages and held by 3,657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Armenian resident of Paris returns to homeland only to find Turkey trying to exterminate his own people
360 editions published between 1933 and 2018 in 13 languages and held by 3,657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Armenian resident of Paris returns to homeland only to find Turkey trying to exterminate his own people
Die Geschwister von Neapel; Roman by
Franz Werfel(
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190 editions published between 1931 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,138 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An authoritarian small banker faces rebellion and emigration to Brazil by a number of his children as he himself faces financial difficulty. IN a somewhat fairy tale like manner, the banker's family and his status are ultimately saved by the intervention of an Englishman who is in love with the banker's daughter
190 editions published between 1931 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,138 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An authoritarian small banker faces rebellion and emigration to Brazil by a number of his children as he himself faces financial difficulty. IN a somewhat fairy tale like manner, the banker's family and his status are ultimately saved by the intervention of an Englishman who is in love with the banker's daughter
Verdi : Roman der Oper by
Franz Werfel(
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168 editions published between 1876 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,087 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Roman over leven en werk van de Italiaanse componist Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi (1813-1901)
168 editions published between 1876 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,087 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Roman over leven en werk van de Italiaanse componist Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi (1813-1901)
Between heaven and earth by
Franz Werfel(
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26 editions published between 1944 and 2004 in 4 languages and held by 1,069 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Essays on life and religion
26 editions published between 1944 and 2004 in 4 languages and held by 1,069 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Essays on life and religion
Embezzled heaven by
Franz Werfel(
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33 editions published between 1940 and 1970 in 3 languages and held by 1,039 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This books tells the story of an Austrian cook, Teta, who attempts to buy herself into heaven in a round-about way by paying for her nephew's clerical education. Teta assumes that when her nephew becomes a priest, his grateful prayers will prove her salvation. Neither her plans, nor her nephew, turn out as she'd expected
33 editions published between 1940 and 1970 in 3 languages and held by 1,039 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This books tells the story of an Austrian cook, Teta, who attempts to buy herself into heaven in a round-about way by paying for her nephew's clerical education. Teta assumes that when her nephew becomes a priest, his grateful prayers will prove her salvation. Neither her plans, nor her nephew, turn out as she'd expected
Eine blassblaue Frauenschrift by
Franz Werfel(
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122 editions published between 1941 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,039 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In het Wenen van de jaren dertig, kort voor de 'Anschluss' bij nazi-Duitsland, wordt een hoge staatsbeambte geconfronteerd met een vergeten liefdesrelatie met een jonge Joodse vrouw
122 editions published between 1941 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,039 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In het Wenen van de jaren dertig, kort voor de 'Anschluss' bij nazi-Duitsland, wordt een hoge staatsbeambte geconfronteerd met een vergeten liefdesrelatie met een jonge Joodse vrouw
Jacobowsky and the Colonel by
Franz Werfel(
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116 editions published between 1944 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 920 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
National Theatre, E. Street Theatre Corporation, lessee, Edmund Plohn, manager, The Theatre Guild presents (in association with Jack H. Skirball) "Jacobowsky and the Colonel," original play by Franz Werfel, American play based on same by S.N. Behrman, staged by Elia Kazan, with Louis Calhern, Annabella, Oscar Karlweis, J. Edward Bromberg, production designed by Stewart Chaney, music by Paul Bowles, production under the supervision of Lawrence Langner and Theresa Helburn
116 editions published between 1944 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 920 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
National Theatre, E. Street Theatre Corporation, lessee, Edmund Plohn, manager, The Theatre Guild presents (in association with Jack H. Skirball) "Jacobowsky and the Colonel," original play by Franz Werfel, American play based on same by S.N. Behrman, staged by Elia Kazan, with Louis Calhern, Annabella, Oscar Karlweis, J. Edward Bromberg, production designed by Stewart Chaney, music by Paul Bowles, production under the supervision of Lawrence Langner and Theresa Helburn
Verdi, the man in his letters by
Giuseppe Verdi(
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18 editions published between 1942 and 1988 in English and French and held by 904 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1942 and 1988 in English and French and held by 904 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Class reunion by
Franz Werfel(
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115 editions published between 1928 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 807 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Viennese magistrate misidentifies a prisoner charged with a particularly unsavory murder
115 editions published between 1928 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 807 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Viennese magistrate misidentifies a prisoner charged with a particularly unsavory murder
Gedichte aus den jahren 1908-1945 by
Franz Werfel(
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74 editions published between 1927 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 790 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
74 editions published between 1927 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 790 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hearken unto the voice by
Franz Werfel(
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46 editions published between 1900 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 729 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lebensroman des Propheten Jeremias, der im 6. Jahrhundert v. Chr. den politischen Unverstand der Könige Judas geisselte und das Volk zur inneren Umkehr aufrief
46 editions published between 1900 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 729 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lebensroman des Propheten Jeremias, der im 6. Jahrhundert v. Chr. den politischen Unverstand der Könige Judas geisselte und das Volk zur inneren Umkehr aufrief
Stern der Ungeborenen, ein Reiseroman by
Franz Werfel(
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92 editions published between 1946 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 668 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ein traumhafte Reise in philosophische Lokationen, in denen Grenzen von Raum und Zeit aufgehoben sind. Ein Projektion der geistigen, religiösen und politischen Gegenwart (1945) in utopische, astromentale Dimensionen
92 editions published between 1946 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 668 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ein traumhafte Reise in philosophische Lokationen, in denen Grenzen von Raum und Zeit aufgehoben sind. Ein Projektion der geistigen, religiösen und politischen Gegenwart (1945) in utopische, astromentale Dimensionen
Star of the unborn by
Franz Werfel(
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10 editions published between 1946 and 1976 in 3 languages and held by 648 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satiric fantasy predicting the shape of things to come
10 editions published between 1946 and 1976 in 3 languages and held by 648 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satiric fantasy predicting the shape of things to come
Der Abituriententag : die Geschichte einer Jugendschuld by
Franz Werfel(
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88 editions published between 1928 and 2016 in German and held by 639 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Band 3
88 editions published between 1928 and 2016 in German and held by 639 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Band 3
Der Tod des Kleinbürgers : Novelle by
Franz Werfel(
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90 editions published between 1927 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 598 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A German watchman of sixty-four must live until his sixty-fifth birthday in order that his wife and epileptic son may benefit from his insurance
90 editions published between 1927 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 598 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A German watchman of sixty-four must live until his sixty-fifth birthday in order that his wife and epileptic son may benefit from his insurance
Verdi : a novel of the opera by
Franz Werfel(
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54 editions published between 1923 and 1996 in 8 languages and held by 546 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
54 editions published between 1923 and 1996 in 8 languages and held by 546 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Die Dramen by
Franz Werfel(
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23 editions published between 1959 and 1973 in 3 languages and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
23 editions published between 1959 and 1973 in 3 languages and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Barbara, oder, Die Frömmigkeit by
Franz Werfel(
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61 editions published between 1929 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
61 editions published between 1929 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Franz Werfel by
Lore Barbara Foltin(
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3 editions published between 1927 and 1972 in 3 languages and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 1927 and 1972 in 3 languages and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Mahler, Alma 1879-1964 Author of introduction Other Author
- Mahler, Gustav 1860-1911
- Gropius, Walter 1883-1969
- Bernadette Saint 1844-1879 Dedicatee
- Lewisohn, Ludwig 1882-1955 Translator Adapter Creator
- Rouben Mamoulian Collection (Library of Congress)
- Verdi, Giuseppe 1813-1901 Creator Author Composer
- Dunlop, Geoffrey 1894-1947 Translator Creator
- Rose, William 1894-1961 Translator
- Arlt, Gustave O. (Gustave Otto) 1895-1986 Author Translator Editor Creator
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Armenian massacres (1915-1923) Armenians Artists' spouses Arts, Austrian Austria Austria--Vienna Authors, Austrian Authors, German Autobiographical fiction, German Bernadette,--Saint, California--Los Angeles--Hollywood Christian women saints Composers Czech Republic--Prague Exoticism in literature France German drama German fiction German language German literature--Jewish authors Germany God God (Christianity) Gropius, Walter, High schools Italy Jeremiah--(Biblical prophet) Jews--Identity Jews--Intellectual life Kokoschka, Oskar, Lasker-Schüler, Else, Mahler, Alma, Mahler, Gustav, Married women Men Musa Dagh, Defense of (Turkey : 1915) Musical fiction Persecution Piety Religion Religion--Philosophy Teenage boys Turkey Utopias Verdi, Giuseppe, Voyages, Imaginary Werfel, Franz, Wives Wolf, Friedrich, World War (1914-1918)
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Alternative Names
Berphel, Frants
Berphel, Frants 1890-1945
Francas Verfelis
Francis Verfels
Franciscus Werfel
Franz Werfel
Franz Werfel Amerikaans schrijver
Franz Werfel aŭstra poeto, dramo- kaj romanverkisto
Franz Werfel Austrian-Bohemian author
Franz Werfel český spisovatel
Franz Werfel Czech writer
Franz Werfel écrivain autrichien
Franz Werfel escriptor txec
Franz Werfel escritor checo
Franz Werfel niemieckojęzyczny pisarz pochodzenia żydowskiego
Franz Werfel Oostenrijks schrijver
Franz Werfel österreichischer Schriftsteller
Franz Werfel rakúsko-český spisovateľ
Franz Werfel scriitor ceh
Franz Werfel scrittore e drammaturgo austriaco
Franz Werfel tschechisch-österreichischer Schriftsteller
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וואפל, פרנץ.
ווערפעל, פרנץ 1890-1945
וורפל, פראנץ בן רודולף
וורפל, פרנץ 1890־1945
ורפל, פראנץ
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פרנץ ורפל
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فرانتس فرفل
فرانتس ورفل
فرانز ورفل، 1890-1945
فرانس فرفل كاتب تشيكي
فرفل، فرانس، 1890-1945
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베르펠, 프란츠 1890-1945
프란츠 베르펠
ヴェルフェル, フランツ
フランツ・ヴェルフェル
弗兰茨·维尔费尔
弗朗茲·魏費
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