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Georg Trakl
AuthorBooks · Second hand1887-1914
Georg Trakl was an Austrian poet and the brother of the pianist Grete Trakl. He is considered one of the most important Austrian Expressionists. He is perhaps best known for his poem "Grodek", which he wrote shortly before he died of a cocaine overdose at the age of 27.
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About Georg Trakl
Birth
1887
Death
1914
Georg Trakl was an Austrian poet and the brother of the pianist Grete Trakl. He is considered one of the most important Austrian Expressionists. He is perhaps best known for his poem "Grodek", which he wrote shortly before he died of a cocaine overdose at the age of 27.
Georg Trakl was born in Salzburg and is considered one of the most important figures of German Expressionism.
Before dedicating himself fully to literature, he worked as a pharmacist.
His poetic work, including titles like Grodek, served as a vital refuge against his personal struggles.
He began writing his first verses during his school years in Salzburg, around 1904.
He maintained close friendships with numerous writers and literary figures of his time.
