Ewald Arenz

Ewald Arenz, born in Nuremberg in 1965, studied English and American literature and history. Alongside his writing, he worked as a teacher of English and history at a secondary school in Nuremberg. He writes novels, plays and short stories. His best-known novels include *Alte Sorten*, *Der große Sommer*, *Die Liebe an miesen Tagen* and *Zwei Leben*. *Der große Sommer* was named the Independent Booksellers’ Favorite Book in 2021. Arenz’s literary work has received several awards, including the Bavarian State Sponsorship Award.