Quote by: Franz Grillparzer

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.


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Author Bio


  • NameFranz Grillparzer
  • Descriptionaustrian dramatic and writer
  • AliasesFranz Seraphicus Grillparzer
  • BornJanuary 15, 1791
  • DiedJanuary 21, 1872
  • CountryAustria
  • ProfessionWriter; Poet; Playwright