Christian Morgenstern

Christian Morgenstern (May 6, 1871–March 31, 1914) was a German author.

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May 6 - 1871 - March 31 - 1914 - German - Author

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Morgenstern's poetry, much of which was inspired by English nonsense rhymes, is immensely popular. Many Germans know some of his poems by heart.

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Poetry - Nonsense rhyme

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The ongoing joke about the fictitious species Rhinogradentia, based on Morgenstern's nonsense poem Das Nasob?m, is testament to his enduring popularity.

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His philosophical and mythical works were largely influenced by Nietzsche, and Rudolf Steiner, father of anthroposophy.

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Nietzsche - Rudolf Steiner - Anthroposophy

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His best known works include "Galgenlieder" (Gallows Songs) 1905, eight of which were used in a song cycle by Jan Koetsier for soprano and tuba, and "Palmstroem" 1910.

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1905 - 1910

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He also translated various works including those by Henrik Ibsen.

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Morgenstern died in 1914 of Tuberculosis, which he had contracted from his mother, who died in 1881.

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Tuberculosis - 1881

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