Georg Trakl | |
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Born | Salzburg, Duchy of Salzburg, Austria-Hungary | 3 February 1887
Died | 3 November 1914 Kraków, Austria-Hungary (now Poland) | (aged 27)
Occupation | Poet, pharmacist, writer |
Citizenship | Austro-Hungarian |
Alma mater | University of Vienna (pharmacy) |
Literary movement | Expressionism |
Georg Trakl (3 February 1887 – 3 November 1914) was an Austrian poet and the brother of the pianist Grete Trakl. He is considered one of the most important Austrian Expressionists.[1] He is perhaps best known for his poem "Grodek", which he wrote shortly before he died of a cocaine overdose.