German poet

Verse writer, Deutschland

A German poet is a poet from Germany or one who writes poetry in German.

The term appears frequently in literary discussions and translations: Goethe is often considered the greatest German poet.

It may describe historical figures like Rilke or Heine, or contemporary writers working in the German language.

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nationality within poetry

German poetFrench poet

Verse author from France

English poet · American poet · Japanese poet · Greek poet · Irish poet

profession within German culture

German poetGerman composer

Music writer from Deutschland

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German poetFrench novelist

Fiction author from France

Russian novelist · Japanese novelist · French philosopher

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