Jean Krier

Jean Krier ( born January 2, 1949 in Luxembourg, † January 12, 2013 in Freiburg im Breisgau ) was a German-language teacher and writer from Luxembourg.

Life and work

Jean Krier studied German and English at the University of Freiburg and then worked as a German teacher in Luxembourg.

In 1995 he made ​​his debut with the poem book Breton Islands. Krier's poems have been published in numerous anthologies and literary journals. In 2011 he was awarded for the published in Leipzig publishing Poetenladen volume of poetry heart's content matches the Adelbert von Chamisso Prize. In the statement, the jury was: His German word rugs, which he peppered with subtle sprinkling of French, are fueled by moments of experience and reading experiences.

Volumes of poetry

  • Heart comedies (2010).
  • Godsend ( 2005).
  • Tableaux / Sehstücke ( 2002).
  • Breton Islands ( 1995).

Anthologies and literary journals (selection)

  • Christoph Buchwald (ed.): Year Book of Poetry (1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009).
  • Shafiq Naz (ed.): The German Poetry Calendar 2011 Each day a poem.. Alhambra Publishing, Bertem 2010.
  • Literature Portals and magazines: accents, manuscripts, ndl, poet, Poetenladen, language in the technological age

Award

  • 2011: Adelbert von Chamisso Prize
  • 2011: Prix Servais
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