Friedrich Achleitner
German poet and literary critic
Born
May 23rd, 1930
94 years ago
Died
2019
6 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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Born in 1930, a German poet and literary critic played an influential role in contemporary literature. Focused on poetry, criticism, and essays, established a significant body of work examining the German literary landscape. Engaged with various themes such as language, culture, and identity, contributing to both the literary and academic discourse. Achleitner's works often reflected the complexities of language and its relation to society. The poet was a prominent voice in discussions surrounding modern poetry and criticism.
Published several poetry collections
Contributed to literary criticism in German literature
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