Grillparzer

[ gril-pahrt-ser ]

noun

1. Franz [frahnts], 1791–1872, Austrian poet and dramatist.

Grillparzer

/ ˈɡrɪlpartsər /

noun

1. GrillparzerFranz17911872MAustrianTHEATRE: dramatistWRITING: poet Franz (frants). 1791–1872, Austrian dramatist and poet, noted for his historical and classical tragedies, which include Sappho (1818), the trilogy The Golden Fleece (1819–22), and The Jewess of Toledo (1872)

Example Sentences

“The way of modern culture,” the Austrian writer Franz Grillparzer once lamented, “leads from humanity through nationality to bestiality.”

From The Guardian

Among a thousand other thoughts, Grillparzer's poem recurred to my memory, which it is almost impossible to set to music; for which reason, I suppose, Fanny has composed a charming melody on it; but I do not jest when I say that I sang the song over repeatedly to myself, for I was standing on the very spot he describes.

From Project Gutenberg

It is also the subject of a ballad by Schiller and a drama by F. Grillparzer.

From Project Gutenberg

The body will be borne by twenty composers, and as many more will be torch-bearers; Grillparzer has written a most affecting address to be spoken by Ansch�tz at the grave; indeed, everything which could be done to render the solemnity worthy of the deceased seems to be in preparation.

From Project Gutenberg

Annoyed by the recollection of what had happened with his Fidelio, he told no one that he had sent Grillparzer's manuscript to Count Br�hl for his inspection.

From Project Gutenberg