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Franz Theodor Csokor
1885–1969
An Austrian dramatist and writer remembered for vivid expressionist plays, he is best known for 3. November 1918, a drama about the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. His work often brought together history, spiritual questions, and the moral strain of life in turbulent times.
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Schuß in's Geschäft (Der Fall Otto Eißler)
by Franz Theodor Csokor
About the author
Born in Vienna on September 6, 1885, he studied art history and began publishing early, eventually becoming one of the notable voices of Austrian expressionist drama. Along with plays, he also wrote poetry and prose, and his writing often returned to themes of antiquity, Christianity, and the human cost of political upheaval.
His best-known work, 3. November 1918, helped secure his reputation as a major Austrian playwright. He also worked in the theater as a dramaturg, and his career connected literature with the stage in a direct, practical way.
After the Nazi takeover in Austria in 1938, he went into exile and later returned to Vienna. He died there on January 5, 1969, leaving behind a body of work that still stands out for its historical feeling, ethical seriousness, and dramatic intensity.