Early Life

Benedict Wells - German-Swiss Novelist

Early Life:

Benedict Wells, born Benedict von Schirach on February 29, 1984, is a German-Swiss novelist who gained an intimate understanding of Bavarian boarding schools during his early life.

Novelistic Success:

Wells' fourth novel, "The End of Loneliness," spent over a year on the Spiegel Bestseller list and was awarded the 2016 European Union Prize for Literature. His prolific career has resulted in 16 books with over 181,000 ratings on Goodreads.

International Recognition:

Well's work has received international recognition, particularly for his bestselling novel "Vom Ende der Einsamkeit" ("The End of Loneliness") translated into English.