The German Shakespeare Society mourns the loss of the English scholar Prof. em. Dr. Wilhelm Hortmann. He taught English literature at the universities of Frankfurt, Duisburg and Santa Barbara. After his retirement, Prof. Hortmann worked as a theater historian and author. He preferred to deal with the intersection of culture and politics, with a particular focus on the connection between theater and contemporary history.

On behalf of all members and the entire Board of Directors
The President of the German Shakespeare Society
Prof. Dr. Claudia Olk