Franz Fühmann (15 January 1922 – 8 July 1984) was a German writer who lived and worked in East Germany. He wrote in a variety of formats, including short stories, essays, screenplays and children's books. Notable awards Heinrich Mann Prize 1956 National Prize of East Germany 1957 and 1974 Deutscher Kritikerpreis 1977 Geschwister-Scholl-Preis 1982