Paula von Preradović facts for kids
Paula Preradović (born October 12, 1887 – died May 25, 1951) was an important Austrian writer and poet. She is best known for writing the words to Austria's national anthem, "Land der Berge, Land am Strome".
Paula Preradović was the granddaughter of a famous poet and general named Petar Preradović. She was born in Vienna, Austria. When she was two years old, her family moved to Pula, a city in Istria. Later in her life, she also lived in Copenhagen, Denmark, before returning to Vienna. She married Ernst Molden, who was a journalist and diplomat. He also started an Austrian newspaper called Die Presse. Paula and Ernst had two sons: Otto Molden, who became a publicist, and Fritz Molden, who became a journalist.
In 1947, Paula Preradović wrote the lyrics for "Land der Berge, Land am Strome," which became the official national anthem of Austria. She passed away in Vienna in 1951 and is buried in the Zentralfriedhof cemetery.
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What Did Paula Preradović Write?
Paula Preradović wrote many different types of works, including poetry and prose (like novels or diaries). Her writings often explored themes of nature, faith, and life experiences.
Famous Poetry Collections
- Dalmatinische Sonette (Dalmatian Sonnets), published in 1933. This collection showed her love for the Dalmatian region.
- Lob Gottes im Gebirge (Praise of God in the Mountains), published in 1936. This book focused on spiritual themes and mountain landscapes.
- Ritter, Tod und Teufel (Knight, Death, and Devil), published in 1946.
Notable Prose Works
- Pave und Pero, published in 1940.
- Königslegende (King's Legend), published in 1950.
- Die Versuchung des Columba (The Temptation of Columba), published in 1951.
- Wiener Chronik (Vienna Chronicle), her personal diary from 1945. This diary was not published until 1995, many years after her death.
Images for kids
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The grave of Paula Preradović and her husband Ernst Molden in Vienna.
See also
In Spanish: Paula von Preradović para niños
