Passing of Literary Critic Volker Hage (faz.net)

• Senior editorial roles at FAZ, Die Zeit, and Der Spiegel.
• Influential figure in German contemporary literary discourse.
• Distinguished career spanning five decades.

"Renowned German literary critic and journalist Volker Hage has died in Hamburg at the age of 76. Throughout his career, Hage was a pivotal figure in German cultural journalism, serving in editorial leadership roles at major publications including the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Die Zeit, and Der Spiegel. Beyond his influential role in literary critique, he was a prolific writer and novelist. His career significantly shaped the reception of contemporary literature in Germany and the professional standards of the German feuilleton."