Essinger dialectpoet Winfried Berger died at the age of 89

Essinger dialectpoet Winfried Berger died at the age of 89

Essingen, Deutschland - The dialect literature has suffered a significant loss: Winfried Berger, the popular dialect poet from Essingen, died on May 18 at the age of 89. This sad news was transmitted by the Burg-laneck-Foundation Klingenmünster . Berger, who saw the light of day in Essingen on May 16, 1936, shaped the home regional culture with his unique stories and poems.

he spent his childhood during the war with his grandparents in Essingen, which made a lasting impression. The language and rural life of this time came to life in his works, while he often reported about the games on the stream and the upset of magpies. Berger, whose works set a monument to the village of Essingen, only began to capture his experiences in a written form in later years of life.

a remarkable way to the dialect literature

Winfried Berger was not only a teacher, but also a talented dialect duty. He only discovered his passion for writing in retirement age. A real highlight of his career was to participate in the dialect betting in Bockenheim, where he won the first prize in 2005 and the audience award for his work "De Grabb and de Fuchs". Further awards were followed, including the first prize in the 2013 competition with the poem "Saure weeks".

during his lifetime he published an anthology entitled "Pälzer G’schichte, poems un e-biss stupid", which was published on May 18, 2020 by Burg-laneck-Foundation . This collection of 200 pages is devoted to culture and life in Essingen and reflects its deep connection to home.

a legacy of the dialect literature

The dialect literature, to which Berger contributed significantly with his works, often refers to regional dialects and includes a variety of forms such as prose, poetry and folk theater. This genus testifies to a deep connection to home and culture, which also becomes clear in Berger's work. According to wikipedia , literary works in dialects not only consist of poems, but also from stories and customs - elements that shape many of the stories of Winfried Berger.

Berger lived in Lobsann in Alsace for more than 30 years, where he lived in a cozy half -timbered house and was also active there in the Alsatian dialect theater. These experiences expanded his creative horizon and influenced his work, which was not only shaped in the Palatinate dialect, but also in Alsatian.

The final resting place of Winfried Berger is located in Essingen. His life and work will continue to exist in the memory of the people who can identify with his texts.