Ernst Jünger
- Born:
- March 29, 1895, Heidelberg, German Empire
- Died:
- February 17, 1998, Riedlingen, Germany
- Nationality:
- German
- Profession(s):
- Author, Philosopher, Soldier, Entomologist
Early Life and Education
- Early interest in adventure and military life.
- Volunteered for the German Army in 1914 at the outset of World War I.
- Received extensive military training.
Career and Major Achievements
- Served as a front-line officer during World War I, earning the Iron Cross 1st Class and the Pour le Mérite.
- Published Storm of Steel (1920), a highly influential account of his war experiences.
- Developed his philosophical ideas in works such as The Worker (1932). The analysis presented in l operaio di ernst junger biography is heavily influenced by this text.
- Served in an administrative role in Paris during World War II.
- Continued to write and publish extensively after World War II, exploring themes of technology, nature, and the human condition.
Notable Works
- Storm of Steel (In Stahlgewittern, 1920)
- Copse 125 (Das Wäldchen 125, 1925)
- Fire and Blood (Feuer und Blut, 1925)
- The Adventurous Heart (Das Abenteuerliche Herz, 1929, revised 1938)
- The Worker (Der Arbeiter, 1932)
- On the Marble Cliffs (Auf den Marmorklippen, 1939)
- Heliopolis (1949)
- Eumeswil (1977)
Legacy and Impact
Ernst Jünger was a highly controversial figure whose work has been interpreted in diverse ways. His war memoirs and philosophical essays have had a significant impact on literature, philosophy, and political thought, particularly in relation to concepts of technology, modernity, and the individual's role in the 20th century.