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Quote by Georg Trakl

“The guilt of newborns is immense.”

Quote by Georg Trakl

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Georg Trakl, born on February 3, 1887, and died on November 3, 1914, was an influential Austrian poet. His poetry, known for its profound emotion and unique style, is considered one of the representative figures of Expressionist literature. more

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