Is Günter Grass A-List?
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No — Günter Grass is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1999
Nobel Prize in Literature
Lost A-list status in 2006
Dropped to B tier — Waffen-SS Revelation
Ranking Timeline
1959B$0.1M
'The Tin Drum' Published
Gained fame and recognition.
1960B$0.25M+$0.15M
Early Literary Success
Continued writing and publishing novels.
1970B$0.5M+$0.25M
Mid-Career Recognition
Solidified reputation as an intellectual.
1999A▲$2M+$1.5M
Nobel Prize in Literature
Acknowledged with the highest literary honor.
2006B▼$8M+$6M
Waffen-SS Revelation
Controversy impacted reputation.
2015C▼$10M+$2M
Death of Günter Grass
Legacy as post-war author.
Last updated: February 23, 2026