Detlev von Liliencron Books

Detlev von Liliencron was a German lyric poet and novelist whose work represented a refreshing departure from the prevailing literary conventions of his time. His writing, marked by a fresh and original style, broke with established traditions. His poetry, particularly in his early collections, inspired subsequent generations, including prominent figures like Rainer Maria Rilke. While his prose may have lacked consistent strength, his lyric poetry firmly establishes him as one of the most eminent German poets of his era.