Jochen Greven: 1932-2012
Dr. Jochen Greven, author of the first dissertation on Robert Walser, editor of the 20-volume Sämtliche Werke, and first scholar to discover that Walser’s microscripts could be deciphered, passed away last week in Cologne, Germany.
Susan Bernofsky offers a lovely memorial on her blog, Translationista.
If you understand spoken German, you might enjoy viewing an interview with Greven, which Iñaki brought to our attention just last month. The Greven segment begins around minute 28:00.
Addition 4/7/12:
From other publications …
»Nicht Martin — Robert Walser!« Ein Nachruf auf Jochen Greven, Der Umblätterer.
Der Kärrner im Walser-Garten, ALG Online.
Sam :: Apr.01.2012 :: Uncategorized :: 3 Comments »
Herr Greven, you won’t be forgotten. Walserians all around are mourning today.
But I’m sure that, no matter where you are now, you surely are having a nice walk with some fine company.
Thank for remembering my father. There is only one mistake: Jochen Greven died in Cologne, Germany.
Thank you for the kinds words and the correction, Jeanette, and my sympathy to you and your family!