Erich Fried

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Erich Fried (1921-1988) was a prominent Austrian poet and translator, known for his politically charged and lyrical poetry that addressed themes such as the Holocaust, the Cold War, and human exploitation. Born in Vienna to Jewish parents, he fled to London after his father's murder by the Gestapo in 1938. Throughout his life, Fried published a significant body of work, including translations of major English poets like T.S. Eliot and Shakespeare into German. His poetry, characterized by a playful yet profound engagement with language, remains influential in German literature and is celebrated for its accessible yet impactful style.