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Peter Schneider Dies at 85; His Novels Explored a Divided Germany

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:58:01 +0000

His best-known work, “The Wall Jumper,” proved prescient in its contention that the country would remain split even after reunification.

Jan Timman Dies at 74; Fearless Chess Grandmaster and ‘Bon Vivant’

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:12:48 +0000

A Dutchman, he was considered the best player outside the Soviet Union for two decades, although he described himself as “lazy” and was open about using alcohol and drugs early on.

Dan Simmons, Genre-Leaping Author of ‘The Terror,’ Dies at 77

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:57:26 +0000

He moved easily and prolifically through science fiction, fantasy, horror, thrillers, crime and historical fiction. His book “The Terror” was made into a cable TV series.