author
Wilhelm Schäfer
1868–1952
A German writer best remembered for short stories, anecdotes, and historical fiction, he built a wide readership with clear storytelling and a strong feel for regional life. His work moved from early naturalist influences toward a more reflective, tradition-minded style.
3 Audiobooks
Deutsche Humoristen, 8. Band (von 8)
by Otto Julius Bierbaum, Gorch Fock, Rudolf Presber, Wilhelm Schäfer, Karl Schönherr, Ludwig Thoma
Die dreizehn Bücher der deutschen Seele
by Wilhelm Schäfer
Lebenstag eines Menschenfreundes : Roman
by Wilhelm Schäfer
About the author
Born in Ottrau, Germany, on January 20, 1868, Wilhelm Schäfer worked as a teacher before turning fully to literature. He later lived and worked in Berlin and became known as a freelance writer, editor, and man of letters with a long, productive career.
Schäfer wrote mainly short stories and anecdotes, often noted for their connection to the storytelling traditions of writers like Kleist and Hebel. He also published novels and historical works, and from 1900 to 1920 he was associated with the magazine Die Rheinlande, which helped shape his place in German literary life.
He died in Überlingen on January 19, 1952. Today he is remembered as a prolific German author whose books often combined narrative simplicity with a strong sense of place and cultural memory.