author
Egon Erwin Kisch
1885–1948
A fearless reporter and master of literary journalism, he turned real events into vivid, fast-moving stories. Best known as the “Raging Reporter,” he wrote from the street, the courtroom, and the front lines of political upheaval.
2 Audiobooks
Der Fall des Generalstabschefs Redl
by Egon Erwin Kisch
Aus Prager Gassen und Nächten
by Egon Erwin Kisch
About the author
Born in Prague in 1885, Egon Erwin Kisch became one of the great pioneers of modern reportage. He wrote in German and built his reputation on sharp observation, speed, and a gift for making nonfiction feel immediate and alive. His work helped shape literary reportage as a serious art.
Kisch reported from across Europe and far beyond, and his restless travels earned him the nickname “the Raging Reporter.” Alongside his journalism, he was deeply involved in left-wing politics and was an outspoken opponent of fascism. Exile, travel, and political struggle became part of both his life and his writing.
After years abroad, including time in Mexico, he returned to Prague after World War II and died there in 1948. Today he is remembered not just as a journalist, but as a writer who expanded what reporting could do: inform, witness, and tell a gripping human story at the same time.