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George Sylvester Viereck
1884–1962
A poet, editor, and interviewer who moved from early literary fame into one of the most controversial public careers of his era. His life traces a striking path through American letters, political propaganda, and the turbulent decades around the world wars.
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The House of the Vampire
by George Sylvester Viereck
About the author
Born in Germany on December 31, 1884, and raised in the United States, George Sylvester Viereck first became known as a poet and man of letters. He published poetry, fiction, and journalism, and built a public reputation as a literary figure and magazine editor.
He is also remembered for his interviews with major cultural and political figures, which helped make him widely visible in the early 20th century. Over time, though, his public role became far more contentious as he argued pro-German causes and later worked on behalf of Nazi interests in the United States.
That political activity ultimately defined his legacy as much as his writing. Viereck was convicted during World War II for failing to properly register his activities tied to Germany, and he died on March 18, 1962.