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Novelist

Austrian novelist, poet, playwright, and translator. Known for his elegant style and profound philosophical thinking. His notable works include 'The Death of Rodin' and 'Federico García Lorca'.

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Famous Hugo von Hofmannsthal Quotes

“Singing is near miraculous because it is the mastering of what is otherwise a pure instrument of egotism: the human voice.”

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Book:Selected Prose

Source: Selected Prose

About the Author

Born: February 1, 1874
Died: July 15, 1929
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 15

Books & Sources

The Whole Difference: Selected Writings of Hugo von HofmannsthalRelated source material

Selected ProseRelated source material

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Il libro degli amiciRelated source material

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