Max Frisch (1911-1991) and Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1921-1990) were well-known Swiss ...

Frisch and Dürrenmatt wrote novels and plays, for example «Homo Faber» and «The Visit» («Der Besuch der alten Dame»).

Common mistakes

A: composers.

They wrote books and plays, but no music.

D: journalists.

Both also wrote articles, but they are known for novels and plays.

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Switzerland has well-known writers. Johanna Spyri wrote the book «Heidi» in 1880. It tells the story of a girl who lives with her grandfather in the mountains of Graubünden. Heidi has been translated into more than 50 languages and often made into films. She is the most famous character in Swiss literature.

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Sources

• zh.ch
• landesmuseum.ch
• eda.admin.ch

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.