Jan Brandt
born 1974 in Leer (East Frisia ) writer
Jan Brandt studied History and Literary Studies in Cologne, London and Berlin, and attended the German School for Journalism in Munich. He is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers. His novel "Gegen die Welt", published 2011 (Against the World, 2016) was shortlisted for the German Book Prize and won the Nicolas Born Début Prize. Jan Brandt has also received various literary scholarships. He lives in Berlin.
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