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 (151 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2 | 6.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 102,865 | $3,845,000 | 4,721$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 26,384 | $450,000 | 263$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 28,579 | $1,400,000 | 856$ |
| Totals | 4 | 175,734,494 | 157,828 | $5,695,000 | 5,840$ |
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Spain:
Karl Kraus was a fierce polemicist and master of dialectics, known for his critical works during the First World War.
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Germany:
Karl Kraus’ Mammutkolportage „Die letzten Tage der Menschheit“ als Theaterabend bei den Salzburger Festspielen: Das ist ein Erlebnis.
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Germany:
The article references Karl Kraus' work 'Die letzten Tage der Menschheit' in the context of World War I.
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Argentina:
Karl Kraus was an Austrian writer and playwright known for his sharp critiques of society and culture.
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Switzerland:
Karl Kraus wrote his anti-war report between 1915 and 1922.
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Switzerland:
Karl Kraus is mentioned in relation to the cultural context that influenced Alfred Brendel's life and work.
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Switzerland:
Karl Kraus is referenced for his quote about paradoxes in relation to the SPD's election loss.
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Spain:
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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