Yvan Goll

Yvan Goll, born Ivan on 29 March 1891 in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, was a poet, translator, writer, and jurist. He held citizenship in Germany, France, and Switzerland, and his native language was French. Goll spoke and wrote in both German and French. He began his work period in 1914 and worked in locations including Metz, Strasbourg, Lausanne, and New York City. He held an academic degree of Doctor of Laws and worked in the field of jurisprudence.

His notable works include *Fruit from Saturn*, *Die alte photographie*, *Methusalem, oder der ewige Bürger*, *Malaisiaka tragoudia*, and *Pariser Georgika*. He was associated with the Nazi book burnings. Goll was married to Claire Goll. He died on 27 February 1950 in Paris, Neuilly-sur-Seine, and is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery.