Nobel Prize Day: Günter Grass (1927-2015) Tribute List

Nobel Laureate Günter Grass died on April 13, 2015 at the age of 87. He wrestled tirelessly with his native Germany's modern history in novels and essays of impressive depth and range. His literary output stands as an insistent and imaginative response to the horrors of the 20th century. Here are 12 quotes from Grass's novels, short stories and interviews.

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