Rolf Hochhuth
Rolf Hochhuth (born
April 1,
1931) is a
German author. He is best known for his
1963 drama
Der Stellvertreter. Ein christliches Trauerspiel (
The Deputy, a Christian tragedy), a work considered controversial because of its criticism of
Pope Pius XII, but acknowledged as a work of considerable literary merit — by some. Warren Hinckle, editor of the liberal Catholic quarterly
Ramparts, organized a committee to defend the play as a matter of free speech: "[Ed Keating] didn't seem certain we should go whole hog on
The Deputy, pointing out, quite correctly, that it was 'dramaturgically flawed.'" (
If You Have a Lemon, Make Lemonade,
1974.)