This autobiographical article describes key elements of Manfred Bierwisch's scientific work and life. It was completed only after his death and contains parts that he wrote himself, together with excerpts from other texts and interviews. The article outlines the main features of his linguistic work and in addition sheds light on the difficult political circumstances under which it was accomplished.
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