The Hans Fallada Society

The Hans Fallada Society was founded in 1991 on the initiative of members of the “Friends of Hans Fallada”, a group established in 1983. The Society has approximately 290 members in Germany and abroad. It cooperates with other literary societies and is a member of the ALG (Association of Literary Societies and Memorial Sites).

The responsibilities and aims of the Hans Fallada Society (hfg) include preserving Hans Fallada’s literary legacy, engaging with, documenting and maintaining his work, and making it accessible to a broad public through readings, publications, literary events and exhibitions. The Society also conducts and supports scholarly research into Hans Fallada. The Fallada estate in Carwitz is at the heart of the Society’s efforts to preserve his heritage.

Download the Constitution of the Hans Fallada Society (German-language PDF)

In recognition of its dedicated work, the Hans Fallada Society received the “Hartmut Vogel Prize” from the Association of Literary Societies and Memorial Sites in 2008.

The Executive Board of the Hans Fallada Society consists of the following members:

Mr Christian Winterstein, Chair
Mr Edzard Gall, Deputy Chair
Mr Peter Schulz, Treasurer
Ms Constance von Buchwaldt, Board Member
Mr Lutz Dettmann, Board Member
Ms Patricia Fritsch-Lange, Board Member
Mr Bernd Genennig, Board Member

Ms Doris Haupt, Assistant to the Executive Board