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Georg Trakl was an Austrian poet who lived from 1887 to 1914 and is remembered for his distinctive, imagistic style of writing. His work is considered important in early 20th-century literature for its innovative use of language and emotional intensity, though his life was marked by personal struggles and ended tragically young.
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A poem by Trakl inscribed on a plaque in Mirabell Garden, Salzburg.
Georg Trakl ( Austrian German: [ˈtraːkl̩]; 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. 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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