Pedro Lenz, Bern (CH)
Pedro Lenz was born in Langenthal in 1965 and lives in Bern. He completed an apprenticeship as a bricklayer in 1981. A-levels in 1995. Thereafter a few semesters of Spanish Literature at the University of Bern.
Lenz was suggested as André Vladimir Heiz' competition sponsor.
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Lenz works as a poet, writer and columnist for various papers and magazines. The author is a member of the stage projects 'Hohe Stirnen' and Spoken-Word group 'Bern ist überall'. He has written plays, produced radio broadcasts for the Swiss Radio DRS, publisher and Spoken Word CDs.
Publications (selection)
- Die Welt ist ein Taschentuch. X-Time 2002
- Das kleine Lexikon der Provinzliteratur. Bilgerverlag, 2. edition Juni 2008
- Im Kairo (CD). Verlag der Gesunde Menschenversand 2006
- Angeri näh Ruschgift (CD). Verlag der Gesunde Menschenversand 2007
Awards (selection)
- Literary prize from the Swiss Arbeiterbildungszentrale
- Arts prize from the Town Langenthal
- Cabaret prize Goldener Biberfladen Appenzell
- Literary scholarship in Glasgow from the City of Bern
German
English
French
Italian
Slovenian
Czech
Spanish