Background
Skwara, Erich Wolfgang was born on November 4, 1948 in Salzburg, Austria. Son of Alois Gaigg and Hermine Maria Skwara. came to the United States, 1975, naturalized, 1981.
(Plague in Siena presents a new and altogether different v...)
Plague in Siena presents a new and altogether different version of the centuries-old chain of literature about the mythical Don Juan. In this novel the diabolical or desperate seducer is seen as an aging gentleman living in our own time. He has grown tired of adventure and has lost his faith in Europe's mission of both soul and mind. The novel presents the reader with a loose sequence of scenes, showing Don Juan engaged in encounters of his mind. Having escaped the great "plague of Siena" of 1348, he is shown together with the painter Vincent van Gogh, with the poet Oscar Wilde, with Frederic Chopin, but also with nameless yet beautiful youths, all attempts to justify his life and Europe's history.
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Skwara, Erich Wolfgang was born on November 4, 1948 in Salzburg, Austria. Son of Alois Gaigg and Hermine Maria Skwara. came to the United States, 1975, naturalized, 1981.
Bachelor, University Paris VII, 1970. Master of Arts, Salzburg University, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, State University of New York, Albany, 1985.
Instructor University Maryland, Baltimore, 1975-1977. Freelance author Baltimore and Paris, 1977-1982. Visiting lecturer Georgetown University, Washington, 1982-1984.
Freelance author Salzburg, 1984-1986. Professor humanities, comparative literature and German San Diego State University, since 1986. Deputy editor-in-chief for cultural affairs Die Welt, Berlin, 1993.
Cultural and literature correspondent for a number of German and Austrian newspapers and media, since 1979. Worldwide readings and lecture tours.
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Member International Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association Club, Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association Center of German Speaking Authors Abroad (board directors since 1985), Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association Center of Austria, Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association Center of France.
Married Victoria Anne Dufresne, July 10, 1974 (divorced March 1978). Married Gloria Elaine Winniski, June 8, 1978. Children: Gabriella Maria, Alexandra Felicitas.