Franz Grillparzer Playwright

Gender: Male
Citizenship: Austria
Born: Jan 15, 1791
Died: Jan 21, 1872

Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer (15 January 1791 - 21 January 1872) was an Austrian writer who is chiefly known for his dramas. He also wrote the oration for Ludwig van Beethoven's funeral.

Franz Grillparzer was born in Vienna, Austria. His father, E.J. Grillparzer, was a severe pedant and a staunch upholder of the liberal traditions of the reign of Joseph II, and was an advocate of some standing. His mother, Anna Franziska, was a nervous, highly-strung woman who belonged to the well-known musical family of Sonnleithner.

Although your knowledge is weak and small, you need not be silent: since you cannot be judges be at least witnesses. knowledge

Prose talks and poetry sings. poetry

Those who want to row on the ocean of human knowledge do not get far, and the storm drives those out of their course who set sail. knowledge

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. thankful & Thanksgiving

Poetry, it is often said and loudly so, is life's true mirror. But a monkey looking into a work of literature looks in vain for Socrates. poetry

Genius unrefined resembles a flash of lightning, but wisdom is like the sun. wisdom

Franz Grillparzer Playwright

Mother's Day May 12, 2025