Karl Kraus

Comprehensive information about Karl Kraus including biographical information, facts, literary works, and more. Karl Kraus (April 28, 1874 – June 12, 1936) was an Austrian writer and journalist, known as a satirist, essayist, aphorist, playwright and poet. He is considered the first major European satirist since Jonathan Swift. He directed his satire to the press, German culture, and German and Austrian politics. This educational Karl Kraus resource has information about the author's life, works, quotations, articles and essays, and more.