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    • Carl Spitteler

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    Swiss writer (1845-1924)

    Carl Friedrich Georg Spittelerwas 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.

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    About the Carl Spitteler

    Carl Friedrich Georg Spittelerwas 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.

    4 Quotes by Carl Spitteler

    1. 1.

      At my father’s request I took up the study of law at the University of Zurich In 1863.

      Carl Spitteler

      Swiss writer (1845-1924)

    2. 2.

      In July, 1892, fate suddenly granted me financial independence.

      Carl Spitteler

      Swiss writer (1845-1924)

    3. 3.

      I moved to Lucerne, where I have lived happily with my family ever since.

      Carl Spitteler

      Swiss writer (1845-1924)

    4. 4.

      I left for Petersburg in August, 1871 and stayed there until 1879.

      Carl Spitteler

      Swiss writer (1845-1924)