Hugo von Hofmannsthal was an Austrian writer, playwright, and poet born in Vienna in 1874.
Hugo von Hofmannsthal was an Austrian writer, playwright, and poet born in Vienna in 1874.
He is known for his plays, poetry, and essays, and was a key figure in the literary movement of symbolism.
He wrote librettos for operas, including collaborations with composer Richard Strauss.
His work spanned a wide range of topics, from classical mythology to social criticism.
Hofmannsthal passed away in 1929, leaving a lasting legacy in Austrian and European literature..