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Ottomar Enking
1867–1937
A German novelist, dramatist, and literary scholar, he moved from journalism into a long career as an independent writer and teacher in Dresden. His work ranged across novels, comedies, novellas, and poetry, giving him a steady place in early 20th-century German literary life.
1 Audiobook
Deutsche Humoristen, 7. Band (von 8)
by Ottomar Enking, Anna Croissant-Rust, Rudolf Greinz, Wilhelm Schussen, Ludwig Thoma
About the author
Born in Kiel on September 28, 1867, Ottomar Enking studied philology and law before turning toward literature and journalism. He worked as an editor and later settled in Dresden, where he built his life as a freelance writer.
Enking published widely in several genres, including novels, comedies, novellas, and poems. He was also active as a literary teacher: from 1919 to 1936 he taught German history and literature at the State Academy of Applied Arts in Dresden, where he held the title of professor.
Several sources identify him as having died in Dresden on February 13, 1945. If you have seen dates ending in 1937, that appears to be a mix-up with other catalog records rather than his date of death.