Max Frisch and “Stiller”
Max Frisch (1911–1991) was a Swiss author, playwright, and architect whose works explore themes of identity, authenticity, and the construction of self in modern society. His novels and plays are characterized by formal experimentation, philosophical inquiry, and psychological depth. Frisch wrote in German and became one of the most significant Swiss literary figures of the twentieth century.
About This Title
The title “Shtiller” appears to be a transliteration or variant spelling of Stiller, one of Frisch’s major novels, published in 1954. The novel engages with questions of personal identity and reinvention, recurring preoccupations in Frisch’s writing. The work exemplifies his interest in narrative structure and the unreliability of self-representation. Without access to verification of this specific edition or transliteration, the exact publication details and intended audience cannot be confirmed, though the author and general thematic concerns of his oeuvre are well established.
