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Michael Ende

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German writer (1929–1995)

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Michael Ende was a German writer best known for his imaginative fantasy novels, particularly *The Neverending Story*, which became beloved by readers worldwide. His works are significant for their philosophical depth and exploration of imagination and creativity, making him an influential figure in modern children's and fantasy literature.

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Person · Open Library

Born
12 Nov 1929
Died
28 Aug 1995
Works
200

Top works

  • Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer
  • Edgar Ende: Katalog der nachgelassenen Gemälde
  • Die unendliche Geschichte
  • Ich kann lesen! Spannende Geschichten zum ersten Lesen
  • Lustige Geschichten zum ersten Lesen

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Writing · Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Michael Ende was a German writer of fantasy and children's fiction. He is best known for his epic fantasy The Neverending Story; other famous works include Momo and Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer (Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver). His works have been translated into more than 40 languages, sold more than 35 million copies, and adapted as motion pictures, stage plays, operas and…

Known for

  • Autoren erzählen — Self2012
  • Momo — Passagier im Zug1986
  • Zu Besuch bei Michael Ende — Self1984
  • Heut' abend — Self1980
  • 3 nach 9 — Self1974
  • Der große Preis — Self1974
  • Was bin ich? — Self1955

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Listeners
14,932
Total plays
679,135

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Quotes

  • Lots of things take time, and time was Momo's only form of wealth.

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Official website
michaelende.de/de
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date of birth
1929-11-12
date of death
1995-08-28
birth name
Michael Andreas Helmut Ende
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Michael Ende
name in native language
Michael Andreas Helmut Ende
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Works in European collections

6 objects attributed to Michael Ende, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Article

Michael Andreas Helmuth Ende ( German pronunciation: [ˈmɪçaʔeːl ʔanˈdʁeːas ˈhɛlmuːt ˈʔɛndə]; 12 November 1929 – 28 August 1995) was a German writer of fantasy and children's fiction. He is known for his epic fantasy The Neverending Story (with its 1980s film adaptation and a 1995 animated television adaptation); other well-known works include Momo and Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver. His works have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold more than 35 million copies.

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