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Ernst Blass
1890–1939
A vivid voice of early German Expressionism, this Berlin poet brought street life, intensity, and sharp feeling into his verse. He also worked as a critic and moved in the same avant-garde circles as some of the era’s most influential writers.
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Die Gedichte von Sommer und Tod
by Ernst Blass
About the author
Born in Berlin on October 17, 1890, Ernst Blass became known as an important early Expressionist poet, as well as a critic and writer. He was closely connected with Berlin’s literary avant-garde and was part of Der Neue Club, a key gathering place for emerging Expressionist voices.
Blass first gained attention with the 1912 poetry collection Die Straßen komme ich entlang geweht. He also wrote criticism and worked across several fields, including literary, dance, and film criticism. Some sources note that he published under the pseudonyms Daniel Stabler and Erich Sternow.
He spent most of his life in Berlin, where he died on January 23, 1939. Today he is remembered chiefly for his contribution to German Expressionist poetry and for helping shape the mood and style of that restless literary moment.