THE BIOGRAPHICAL ROLL OF HONOUR OF CONTINENTAL SHORT STORIES
1923–1924
Austria
Arthur Schnitzler. Dramatist and author. His best-known work is “Reigen,” produced with great success at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus, Berlin. It created considerable stir not only in literary circles but in the general public. The freedom with which sexual relations were presented in this play led to the author being prosecuted on a charge of having offended public morality. Among other notable dramatic works “Pfarrhaus-Komödie” attained most recognition. The Fate of the Baron Won Leisenbohg.
Belgium
Edmond Glessner. Les Dytiques Histoire de M. Aristide Truffaut, artiste-découpeur. Le Coeur de François Remy. Chronique d’un Petit Pays (Ouvrage couronné par l’Académie Royale de Belgique), 2 Vol. I. Monsieur Honoré. II. Le Citoyen Colette. Le Chant des Veuves. La Chevauchée des Walkyries. Au Beau Plafond, ou l’Enfant Prodigue. L’Oncle d’Amérique. La Vague de Fond.
Bulgaria
Ivan Vazoff is the greatest Bulgarian author of the century. Born in 1850 at Sopot, his first book appeared in 1871. Following the insurrection of 1876, he wrote the Flag of the Gouzla and the Sorrows of Bulgaria. Under the Yoke in 1889; New Earth in 1903; Peals of Victory in 1913 and Sweet Smell of the Lilacs in 1920.
Czechoslovakia
Karel Capek. Born in 1850. Principally a dramatist, he has written many short stories and philosophic essays. His most celebrated plays were Rur and The World We Live In, The Injured One, The Mark.
Denmark
Johannes Jensen. The Maiden. Himmelands Historier. Skibet. Christofer Columbus.
Esthonia
Aino Kallas. The White Ship.
Finland
Hastesko, Elsa. He, joilla ei ollut häävaatteita (Häävaatteet). Hulivili.
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