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Cornelia Funke

Dubbed "Germany's J.K. Rowling," Cornelia Funke is a successful author of children's fantasy books, best known for the "Inkheart" trilogy (2004-2008).

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Cornelia Funke – A fabulous storyteller

Cornelia Funke – A fabulous storyteller

She's an international bestselling author: Cornelia Funke specializes in creating fantastic worlds.
LiteratureMay 30, 202026:06 min
Meet the Germans - Books

Reading rats: All about German books and reading habits

Reading rats: All about German books and reading habits

Germany is known as the land of poets and thinkers, but is it a land of book-lovers?
CultureSeptember 13, 201904:47 min
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Del Toro and Funke turn 'Pan's Labyrinth' into a novel

Del Toro and Funke turn 'Pan's Labyrinth' into a novel

Turning director Guillermo del Toro's dark fantasy film into a book was both an honor and challenge for Cornelia Funke.
CultureJuly 3, 2019
Cornelia Funke

Star children's author Cornelia Funke at 60

Star children's author Cornelia Funke at 60

Star kids' author Cornelia Funke tells DW why words can be challenging and why she's buying up a huge plot of land.
CultureDecember 10, 2018
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Cornelia Funke: 'Inkheart'

Cornelia Funke: 'Inkheart'

"Inkheart" propelled Cornelia Funke to global success, making her one of the best-selling German authors of all time.
LiteratureOctober 9, 2018
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Translator Katy Derbyshire: 'Where are the women?'

Translator Katy Derbyshire: 'Where are the women?'

Women writing (not only) in German are gradually breaking down limitations and prejudices.
LiteratureOctober 8, 2018
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