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Carl Spitteler: Biography, Facts and Career

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Carl Spitteler
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Carl Friedrich Georg Spitteler (24 April 1845 – 29 December 1924) was a Swiss poet who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1919 "in special appreciation of his epic Olympian Spring". His work includes both pessimistic and heroic poems.

Quick facts about Carl Spitteler

  • Full name: Carl Spitteler
  • Born: 1845-04-24
  • Nationality: Switzerland
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q226525

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Who is Carl Spitteler?

Carl Friedrich Georg Spitteler (24 April 1845 – 29 December 1924) was a Swiss poet who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1919 "in special appreciation of his epic Olympian Spring".

What nationality is Carl Spitteler?

Carl Spitteler is Switzerland.

When was Carl Spitteler born?

Carl Spitteler was born on 1845-04-24.

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