Paul Tanner

Paul Tanner grew up as the eldest of seven children in modest circumstances; his father was a small farmer and weaver. Although a teacher encouraged him to pursue writing, Tanner spent around forty years running a small construction business. After retiring, he turned to writing. He published several books and a play, including three novels in standard German as well as stories in the dialect of the Lower Emmental region. Preserving this dialect in literary form was a particular concern of his.