Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus was an Austrian writer, journalist, and playwright, recognized for his sharp wit and critical stance on society and politics in early 20th-century Austria. He founded the influential literary magazine 'Die Fackel' (The Torch), which became a platform for his satirical commentary on the war, culture, and morality. Kraus's marriage to Alice Schalek in 1923 attracted significant attention in Vienna's literary scene, further solidifying his place in the cultural history of the period.
Born on Apr 28, 1874 (150 years old)
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Karl Kraus was a writer whose conferences were attended by Eugen Auerbach.
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United Kingdom:
Karl Kraus was influential on Kokoschka and others, critiquing society's cultural degeneracy.
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Austria:
Karl Kraus is a well-known editor of the 'Neuen Freien Presse' who recently married Alice Schalek.
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