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	26 August 1904 (High Lane, Cheshire County) - 4 January 1986 (Santa Monica, California). Novelist and playwright. Briefly married to [[Erika Mann]].		26 August 1904 (High Lane, Cheshire County) - 4 January 1986 (Santa Monica, California). Novelist and playwright. Briefly married to [[Erika Mann]].

	Isherwood ~~studied history at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met~~ [[W.H. Auden]]. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies. Instead he went on a trip to Germany to visit Auden with whom he also had an occasional sexual relationship.		Christopher Isherwood went to school together with [[W.H. Auden]] who was to become a lifelong friend (and occasional lover). Isherwood read history at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies. Instead he went on a trip to Germany to visit Auden with whom he also had an occasional sexual relationship.

	Isherwood staid in Berlin from 1929 to 1933. Among other places he lived in Berlin-[[Schöneberg]] where a plaque commemorates his resdidence. In Berlin he also met his first boyfriend Heinz Neddemayer. Isherwood was intrigued by the Weimar Republic and the sexual freedom which existed there and which ceased to exist when the National Socialists came to power in 1933.		Isherwood staid in Berlin from 1929 to 1933. Among other places he lived in Berlin-[[Schöneberg]] where a plaque commemorates his resdidence. In Berlin he also met his first regular boyfriend Heinz Neddemayer. Isherwood was intrigued by the Weimar Republic and the sexual freedom which existed there and which ceased to exist when the National Socialists came to power in 1933.

	In 1935 he married [[Erika Mann]] so that she could get the British citizenship.		In 1935 he married [[Erika Mann]] so that she could get the British citizenship.

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	26 August 1904 (High Lane, Cheshire County) - 4 January 1986 (Santa Monica, California). Novelist and playwright.		26 August 1904 (High Lane, Cheshire County) - 4 January 1986 (Santa Monica, California). Novelist and playwright. Briefly married to [[Erika Mann]].

	Isherwood studied history at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met [[W.H. Auden]]. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies. Instead he went on a trip to Germany to visit Auden with whom he also had an occasional sexual relationship.		Isherwood studied history at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met [[W.H. Auden]]. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies. Instead he went on a trip to Germany to visit Auden with whom he also had an occasional sexual relationship.

	Isherwood staid in Berlin from 1929 to 1933. Among other places he lived in Berlin-[[Schöneberg]] where a plaque commemorates his resdidence. In Berlin he also met his first boyfriend Heinz Neddemayer. Isherwood was intrigued by the Weimar Republic and the sexual freedom which existed there and which ceased to exist when the National Socialists came to power in 1933.		Isherwood staid in Berlin from 1929 to 1933. Among other places he lived in Berlin-[[Schöneberg]] where a plaque commemorates his resdidence. In Berlin he also met his first boyfriend Heinz Neddemayer. Isherwood was intrigued by the Weimar Republic and the sexual freedom which existed there and which ceased to exist when the National Socialists came to power in 1933.

			In 1935 he married [[Erika Mann]] so that she could get the British citizenship.

	In 1939 Isherwood emigrated to California where he worked as freelance and screenwriter for various Hollywood Studios. From 1959 to 1962 he worked as a visting professor for Modern English Literature at the Los Angeles State College.		In 1939 Isherwood emigrated to California where he worked as freelance and screenwriter for various Hollywood Studios. From 1959 to 1962 he worked as a visting professor for Modern English Literature at the Los Angeles State College.

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	Isherwood studied history at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met [[W.H. Auden]]. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies. Instead he went on a trip to Germany to visit Auden with whom he also had an occasional sexual relationship.		Isherwood studied history at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met [[W.H. Auden]]. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies. Instead he went on a trip to Germany to visit Auden with whom he also had an occasional sexual relationship.

	Isherwood staid in Berlin from 1929 to 1933. Among other places he lived in Berlin-[[Schöneberg]] where a plaque commemorates his resdidence. In Berlin he also met his first boyfriend Heinz. Isherwood was intrigued by the Weimar Republic and the sexual freedom which existed there and which ceased to exist when the National Socialists came to power.		Isherwood staid in Berlin from 1929 to 1933. Among other places he lived in Berlin-[[Schöneberg]] where a plaque commemorates his resdidence. In Berlin he also met his first boyfriend Heinz Neddemayer. Isherwood was intrigued by the Weimar Republic and the sexual freedom which existed there and which ceased to exist when the National Socialists came to power in 1933.

	In 1939 Isherwood emigrated to California where he worked as freelance and screenwriter for various Hollywood Studios. From 1959 to 1962 he worked as a visting professor for Modern English Literature at the Los Angeles State College.		In 1939 Isherwood emigrated to California where he worked as freelance and screenwriter for various Hollywood Studios. From 1959 to 1962 he worked as a visting professor for Modern English Literature at the Los Angeles State College.

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	26 August 1904 (High Lane, Cheshire County) - 4 January 1986 (Santa Monica, California). Novelist and playwright.		26 August 1904 (High Lane, Cheshire County) - 4 January 1986 (Santa Monica, California). Novelist and playwright.

	Isherwood studied history at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met ~~the poet~~ [[W.H. Auden]]. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies~~, instead~~ he went on a trip to Germany to visit Auden ~~there~~ with whom he had an occasional sexual relationship.		Isherwood studied history at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met [[W.H. Auden]]. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies. Instead he went on a trip to Germany to visit Auden with whom he also had an occasional sexual relationship.
	~~During his stay~~ in Berlin (1929-1933~~)Isherwood~~ lived ~~among others~~ in Berlin-Schöneberg where a plaque commemorates his resdidence. In Berlin he also met his first boyfriend Heinz. Isherwood was intrigued by the Weimar Republic and the sexual freedom which existed there.
	In 1939 Isherwood emigrated to California where he worked as freelance and screenwriter for various Hollywood Studios. From 1959-1962 he worked as a visting professor for Modern English Literature at the Los Angeles State College.		Isherwood staid in Berlin from 1929 to 1933. Among other places he lived in Berlin-[[Schöneberg]] where a plaque commemorates his resdidence. In Berlin he also met his first boyfriend Heinz. Isherwood was intrigued by the Weimar Republic and the sexual freedom which existed there and which ceased to exist when the National Socialists came to power.

			In 1939 Isherwood emigrated to California where he worked as freelance and screenwriter for various Hollywood Studios. From 1959 to 1962 he worked as a visting professor for Modern English Literature at the Los Angeles State College.

	He lived in a relationship with Don Bachardy (who was 30 years younger than Isherwood) as a respectable couple in Hollywood. Although McCarthy's policy was highly homophobic, Isherwood and Bachardy lived their homosexuality openly. The partnership lasted until Isherwood's death in 1986.		He lived in a relationship with Don Bachardy (who was 30 years younger than Isherwood) as a respectable couple in Hollywood. Although McCarthy's policy was highly homophobic, Isherwood and Bachardy lived their homosexuality openly. The partnership lasted until Isherwood's death in 1986.
	In 1946 Isherwood obtained the American citizenship.		In 1946 Isherwood obtained the American citizenship.

	Isherwood is renowned for his short stories and novels. In ~~his autobiographical work~~ ''Kathleen and Frank '' ~~which is about~~ his parents and ~~his relationship towards them Isherwood affirms openly his homosexuality~~. ''Goodbye to Berlin'' (1939) and ''Mr Norris Changes Trains'' provide an inside view into the last days of the Weimar Republic. The stories formed the basis for John Van Druten's play ''I am a Camera'' (1951) and were later turned into the musical ''Cabaret'' (1966) - probably best-known in the film version of 1972 starring Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles.		Isherwood is renowned for his short stories and novels. In ''Kathleen and Frank'' (1971) he tells the story of his parents and himself at the turn of the century. ''Goodbye to Berlin'' (1939) and ''Mr Norris Changes Trains'' (1935) provide an inside view into the last days of the Weimar Republic. The stories formed the basis for John Van Druten's play ''I am a Camera'' (1951) and were later turned into the musical ''Cabaret'' (1966) - probably best-known in the film version of 1972 starring Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles.

	~~Another autobiography is~~ ''Christopher and His Kind'' ~~which deals with~~ the ~~young Christopher Isherwood coming to~~ Berlin ~~to visit his close friend and lover W.H Auden~~ exploring the queer German subculture. In 2011 ''Christopher and his Kind'' was turned into a movie by Geoffrey Sax starring ~~the latest ''Doctor Who'' actor~~ Matt Smith.		In ''Christopher and His Kind'' (1976) Isherwood tells the story of his time in Berlin exploring the queer German subculture. In 2011 ''Christopher and his Kind'' was turned into a movie by Geoffrey Sax starring Matt Smith.

	The ~~drama~~ movie ''A Single Man'' (2009) ~~is also based on~~ the same name ~~novel by Isherwood~~.		The movie ''A Single Man'' (2009) adapts Isherwood's novel of the same name (first published in 1964). It is directed by the fomer Gucci Designer Tom Ford starring Julian Moore and Collin Firth as the protagonist George Falconer, an homosexual university professor who is not able to organise his life after the sudden death of his lifelong partner.
	It is ~~the~~ directed by the fomer Gucci Designer Tom Ford starring Julian Moore and Collin Firth as the protagonist George Falconer, an homosexual university professor who is not able to organise his life after the sudden death of his lifelong partner.
	Collin Firth received a BAFTA in 2010 as the best actor.		Collin Firth received a BAFTA in 2010 as the best actor.

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	Piazza, Paul(1978): ''Christopher Isherwood: Myth and Anti-Myth''. New York: Colombia University Press.		Piazza, Paul (1978): ''Christopher Isherwood: Myth and Anti-Myth''. New York: Colombia University Press.

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	26 August 1904 (High Lane, Cheshire County) - 4 January 1986 (Santa Monica, California). Novelist and playwright.		26 August 1904 (High Lane, Cheshire County) - 4 January 1986 (Santa Monica, California). Novelist and playwright.


	~~'''Biography'''~~

	Isherwood studied history at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met the poet [[W.H. Auden]]. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies, instead he went on a trip to Germany to visit Auden there with whom he had an occasional sexual relationship.		Isherwood studied history at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met the poet [[W.H. Auden]]. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies, instead he went on a trip to Germany to visit Auden there with whom he had an occasional sexual relationship.
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	Sources:		Sources:
	Piazza, Paul(1978): ''Christopher Isherwood: Myth and Anti-Myth''. New York: Colombia University Press
			Piazza, Paul(1978): ''Christopher Isherwood: Myth and Anti-Myth''. New York: Colombia University Press.


	http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1315981/		http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1315981/

	http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ztfl9		http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ztfl9

	http://kirjasto.sci.fi/isherwoo.htm		http://kirjasto.sci.fi/isherwoo.htm

	http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/christopher-isherwood		http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/christopher-isherwood

	http://www.perlentaucher.de/artikel/5953.html		http://www.perlentaucher.de/artikel/5953.html

	http://www.nndb.com/people/844/000048700/		http://www.nndb.com/people/844/000048700/

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	'''Biography'''		'''Biography'''

	Isherwood studied history at ~~the~~ Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met the poet [[W.H. Auden]]. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies, instead he went on a trip to Germany to visit Auden there with whom he had an occasional sexual relationship.		Isherwood studied history at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met the poet [[W.H. Auden]]. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies, instead he went on a trip to Germany to visit Auden there with whom he had an occasional sexual relationship.
	During his stay in Berlin (1929-1933)Isherwood lived among others in Berlin-Schöneberg where a plaque commemorates his resdidence. In Berlin he also met his first boyfriend Heinz. Isherwood was intrigued by the Weimar Republic and the sexual freedom which existed there.		During his stay in Berlin (1929-1933)Isherwood lived among others in Berlin-Schöneberg where a plaque commemorates his resdidence. In Berlin he also met his first boyfriend Heinz. Isherwood was intrigued by the Weimar Republic and the sexual freedom which existed there.
	In 1939 Isherwood emigrated to California where he worked as freelance and screenwriter for various Hollywood Studios. From 1959-1962 he worked as a visting professor for Modern English Literature at the Los Angeles State College.		In 1939 Isherwood emigrated to California where he worked as freelance and screenwriter for various Hollywood Studios. From 1959-1962 he worked as a visting professor for Modern English Literature at the Los Angeles State College.
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	In 1946 Isherwood obtained the American citizenship.		In 1946 Isherwood obtained the American citizenship.

	Isherwood is renowned for his ~~works~~ novels ~~homosexuality is a major topic~~.		Isherwood is renowned for his short stories and novels. In his autobiographical work ''Kathleen and Frank '' which is about his parents and his relationship towards them Isherwood affirms openly his homosexuality. ''Goodbye to Berlin'' (1939) and ''Mr Norris Changes Trains'' provide an inside view into the last days of the Weimar Republic. The stories formed the basis for John Van Druten's play ''I am a Camera'' (1951) and were later turned into the musical ''Cabaret'' (1966) - probably best-known in the film version of 1972 starring Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles.
	In his autobiographical work ''Kathleen and Frank '' which is about his parents and his relationship towards them Isherwood affirms openly his homosexuality.
	~~Another autobiography is~~''~~Christopher~~ and ~~his kind~~ '' ~~which deals with~~ the ~~young Christopher Isherwood coming to Berlin to visit his close friend~~ and ~~lover W.H Auden exploring~~ the ~~queer German subculture~~.

	In 2011 ''Christopher and his Kind'' was ~~picturised~~ by Geoffrey Sax starring the latest Doctor Who actor Matt Smith.		Another autobiography is ''Christopher and His Kind'' which deals with the young Christopher Isherwood coming to Berlin to visit his close friend and lover W.H Auden exploring the queer German subculture. In 2011 ''Christopher and his Kind'' was turned into a movie by Geoffrey Sax starring the latest ''Doctor Who'' actor Matt Smith.

	The drama movie ''A Single Man '' (2009) is also based on the same name novel by Isherwood.		The drama movie ''A Single Man'' (2009) is also based on the same name novel by Isherwood.
	It is the directed by the fomer Gucci Designer Tom Ford starring Julian Moore and Collin Firth as the protagonist George Falconer, an homosexual university professor who is not able to organise ~~hislife~~ after the sudden death of his lifelong partner.		It is the directed by the fomer Gucci Designer Tom Ford starring Julian Moore and Collin Firth as the protagonist George Falconer, an homosexual university professor who is not able to organise his life after the sudden death of his lifelong partner.
	Collin Firth received a BAFTA in 2010 as the best actor.		Collin Firth received a BAFTA in 2010 as the best actor.

Irmgarda at 06:41, 27 February 2012

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	'''Biography'''		'''Biography'''

	Isherwood studied history at the Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met [[W.H. Auden]]. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies, instead he went on a trip to Germany ~~together~~ with ~~Auden~~.		Isherwood studied history at the Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met the poet [[W.H. Auden]]. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies, instead he went on a trip to Germany to visit Auden there with whom he had an occasional sexual relationship.

	During his stay in Berlin (1929-1933)Isherwood lived among others in Berlin-Schöneberg where a plaque commemorates his resdidence. In Berlin he also met his first boyfriend Heinz. Isherwood was intrigued by the Weimar Republic and the sexual freedom which existed there.		During his stay in Berlin (1929-1933)Isherwood lived among others in Berlin-Schöneberg where a plaque commemorates his resdidence. In Berlin he also met his first boyfriend Heinz. Isherwood was intrigued by the Weimar Republic and the sexual freedom which existed there.
			In 1939 Isherwood emigrated to California where he worked as freelance and screenwriter for various Hollywood Studios. From 1959-1962 he worked as a visting professor for Modern English Literature at the Los Angeles State College.
	In 1939 Isherwood emigrated to California where he worked as freelance and screenwriter for various Hollywood Studios. From 1959-1962 he worked as a visting professor for Modern English Literature ~~[where??]~~

	He lived in a relationship with Don Bachardy (who was 30 years younger than Isherwood) as a respectable couple in Hollywood. Although McCarthy's policy was highly homophobic, Isherwood and Bachardy lived their homosexuality openly. The partnership lasted until Isherwood's death in 1986.		He lived in a relationship with Don Bachardy (who was 30 years younger than Isherwood) as a respectable couple in Hollywood. Although McCarthy's policy was highly homophobic, Isherwood and Bachardy lived their homosexuality openly. The partnership lasted until Isherwood's death in 1986.
			In 1946 Isherwood obtained the American citizenship.

			Isherwood is renowned for his works novels homosexuality is a major topic.
			In his autobiographical work ''Kathleen and Frank '' which is about his parents and his relationship towards them Isherwood affirms openly his homosexuality.
			Another autobiography is''Christopher and his kind '' which deals with the young Christopher Isherwood coming to Berlin to visit his close friend and lover W.H Auden exploring the queer German subculture.

			In 2011 ''Christopher and his Kind'' was picturised by Geoffrey Sax starring the latest Doctor Who actor Matt Smith.

			The drama movie ''A Single Man '' (2009) is also based on the same name novel by Isherwood.
			It is the directed by the fomer Gucci Designer Tom Ford starring Julian Moore and Collin Firth as the protagonist George Falconer, an homosexual university professor who is not able to organise hislife after the sudden death of his lifelong partner.
			Collin Firth received a BAFTA in 2010 as the best actor.


	~~In 1946~~ Isherwood ~~obtained the American citizenship~~.		Sources:
			Piazza, Paul(1978): ''Christopher Isherwood: Myth and Anti-Myth''. New York: Colombia University Press

	~~Sources?????~~		http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1315981/
			http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ztfl9
			http://kirjasto.sci.fi/isherwoo.htm
			http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/christopher-isherwood
			http://www.perlentaucher.de/artikel/5953.html
			http://www.nndb.com/people/844/000048700/

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	Christopher William Bradshaw Isherwood (*26~~.08.~~1904 in High Lane, Cheshire County~~; deceased~~ 4~~.01.~~1986 in Santa Monica, California) ~~is a British homosexual novelist~~ and playwright ~~who is renowned for his stories about Berlin in the 1930ies~~.		26 August 1904 (High Lane, Cheshire County) - 4 January 1986 (Santa Monica, California). Novelist and playwright.


	'''Biography'''		'''Biography'''

	Isherwood studied history at the Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met ~~his later friend~~ W.H Auden. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he ~~didn't~~ finish his studies, instead he went on a trip to Germany together with ~~W.H~~ Auden.		Isherwood studied history at the Corpus Christi College in Cambridge where he met [[W.H. Auden]]. He also studied medicine at King's College in London but he did not finish his studies, instead he went on a trip to Germany together with Auden.

	~~'''His time~~ in Berlin ~~'''~~		During his stay in Berlin (1929-1933)Isherwood lived among others in Berlin-Schöneberg where a plaque commemorates his resdidence. In Berlin he also met his first boyfriend Heinz. Isherwood was intrigued by the Weimar Republic and the sexual freedom which existed there.

	~~During his stay~~ in ~~Berlin~~ (~~1929-1933~~)~~Isherwood lived among others~~ in ~~Berlin- Schöneberg where a plaque commemorates his resdidence~~. He was ~~In Berlin he also met his first boyfriend Heinz~~. Isherwood ~~was intrigued by the Weimarer Republic and the sexual freedom which existed there~~.		In 1939 Isherwood emigrated to California where he worked as freelance and screenwriter for various Hollywood Studios. From 1959-1962 he worked as a visting professor for Modern English Literature [where??]

			He lived in a relationship with Don Bachardy (who was 30 years younger than Isherwood) as a respectable couple in Hollywood. Although McCarthy's policy was highly homophobic, Isherwood and Bachardy lived their homosexuality openly. The partnership lasted until Isherwood's death in 1986.

	~~'''Life in Los Angeles '''~~		In 1946 Isherwood obtained the American citizenship.

	In ~~1939~~ Isherwood ~~emigrated to California where he worked as freelance writer and a screenwriter for various Hollywood Studios. From 1959- 1962 he worked as a visting professo for Modern English Literature.~~
	~~He had a relationship with~~ the ~~30-year younger Don Bachardy (18/19; Isherwood 48)which was unaccepted and quite controversial among his aquaintances.~~
	Nevertheless Isherwood and his partner became a respectable couple in Hollywood. Although McCarthy's policy was highly homophobic, Isherwood and Bachardy stuck to their homosexuality and were an openly gay couple. The partnership lasted until Isherwood's death in 1986.

	~~In 1946 Isherwood obtained the American citizenship.~~		Sources?????

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	In 1939 Isherwood emigrated to California where he worked as freelance writer and a screenwriter for various Hollywood Studios. From 1959- 1962 he worked as a visting professo for Modern English Literature.		In 1939 Isherwood emigrated to California where he worked as freelance writer and a screenwriter for various Hollywood Studios. From 1959- 1962 he worked as a visting professo for Modern English Literature.
	He ~~hab~~ a relationship with the 30-year younger Don Bachardy (18/19; Isherwood 48)which was unaccepted and quite controversial among his aquaintances.		He had a relationship with the 30-year younger Don Bachardy (18/19; Isherwood 48)which was unaccepted and quite controversial among his aquaintances.
	Nevertheless Isherwood and his partner became a respectable couple in Hollywood. Although McCarthy's policy was highly homophobic, Isherwood and Bachardy stuck to their homosexuality and were an openly gay couple. The partnership lasted until Isherwood's death in 1986.		Nevertheless Isherwood and his partner became a respectable couple in Hollywood. Although McCarthy's policy was highly homophobic, Isherwood and Bachardy stuck to their homosexuality and were an openly gay couple. The partnership lasted until Isherwood's death in 1986.

	In 1946 Isherwood obtained the American citizenship.		In 1946 Isherwood obtained the American citizenship.