Carl Friedrich Georg Spitteler

Carl Friedrich Georg Spitteler was a Swiss poet and writer, born in 1845 and active until his death in 1924. Renowned for his rich language and deep philosophical themes, he is best known for his epic poem "Olympian Spring," which reflects on human existence and the struggle for meaning. Spitteler won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1919 for his powerful literary contributions. His work often explores the intersection of nature, humanity, and spirituality, positioning him as a significant figure in Swiss literature and one of the key voices in European poetry during his time.