Lilian Faschinger


Lilian Faschinger is an Austrian novelist, short story writer, poet, and literary translator.
Faschinger studied literature, history, and English at the University of Graz, earning a doctorate in English literature.
Faschinger's first novel Die neue Scheherazade attracted considerable critical recognition when it appeared in 1986. Her second novel, Lustspiel, appeared in 1989, followed by two collections of short stories. Her most recent novels are Magdalena Sünderin and Wiener Passion. She won international recognition with her novel Magdalena Sünderin, which was translated into 17 languages. Her fiction includes a feminist critique of Austrian society and customs. Faschinger asserts the importance of writing as a means of empowering women.
In addition to fiction, Faschinger has written and published poetry. Her translations of Gertrude Stein, Paul Bowles, and others have also earned critical acclaim.
Faschinger lives in Vienna.

Literary Publications

Her translations into German include works by Paul Bowles, Janet Frame, Elizabeth Smart, and Gertrude Stein.

Literary Prizes and Awards