Peter Rosegger

Peter Rosegger was an Austrian writer and poet of the 19th and 20th centuries. His style of poetry is characterised by a simple, vernacular language, often written in a dialect. Rosegger often draws on nature as his motif and deals with themes such as home, childhood, poverty and the simple life.

A deep attachment to nature often characterises Rosegger's poems. In his works, he describes the beauty and unspoiltness of landscapes and their changes due to human influence. He uses simple, clear words and often simple metrics to express his thoughts and feelings.

Another characteristic of Rosegger's poems is his sensitivity to social issues. He describes the life and work of ordinary people in the countryside and their often difficult living conditions. At the same time, a critical attitude towards social conditions is repeatedly pressed.

Some of his best-known poems are:

"When I was still in the solitude of the forest": a poem about the beauty and unspoiltness of nature.

"Die Heimat": A poem about the attachment to one's homeland and the desire to return there.

"Das Kindlein von Bethlehem": A Christmas poem telling the story of the birth of Jesus.

"Waldheimat" is a poem describing nature's beauty, power, and role in the human soul.

Overall, Peter Rosegger's poetic style can be described as folk-like, close to nature and socially critical. His works are still firmly in Austrian literature and essential to Austrian cultural history.