Detlev Liliencron Books

Detlev von Liliencron was a German lyric poet and novelist who broke with the literary conventions of his time. His early volume of poems, Adjutantenritte und andere Gedichte (1883), captured attention with its fresh, original style, departing from the well-worn literary traditions inherited from the mid-century. While his prose may have lacked sustained power, his lyric poetry was undeniably influential, inspiring subsequent generations of writers, including Rainer Maria Rilke. Liliencron's legacy lies in his bold and innovative approach to poetry.