Hofmannsthal, Hugo ˜vonœ 1874-1929

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Hugo von Hofmannsthal was a German author, known as perhaps the most important Austrian writer of his era. Born in Vienna to prosperous Jewish parents, he was educated by private tutors and studied law and philology at the University of Vienna. He showed a precocious gift for poetry, and became equally prolific writing drama, fiction, and essays. He was influenced by the Symbolist tradition, and his work was self-consciously aesthetic, but his writing was always infused with his concern for harmony. He wrote libretti for a number of Richard Strauss's operas, and adapted a 15th century morality play he retitled Jedermann, which was to become a staple of the Vienna Festival, which he co-founded.

From the description of Hugo von Hofmannsthal letter to Mr. Nock, 1923 Aug. 22. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 162135828

Gertrud Hofmannsthal (born Schlesinger) was the wife of Hugo von Hofmannsthal; they married in 1901. Herta Haas was the wife of Willy Haas and addressed a letter to Adolf Klarmann.

From the description of Correspondence with Alma Mahler, Franz Werfel and Adolf Klarmann, 1907-1951. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155863483

Hofmannsthal was an Austrian dramatist and poet. Julie (born Degenfeld-Schonberg and sister-in-law to Ottonie), became Baronin von Wendelstadt by her first marriage and Baronin Herwarth von Bittenfeld by her second marriage (1916).

From the guide to the Hugo von Hofmannsthal letters to Ottonie Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonburg and Julie Freifrau von Wendelstadt, 1908-1918., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Hofmannsthal was an Austrian poet, dramatist, and essayist. He is best known for his opera librettos and is considered a master of German lyric poetry.

From the description of Hugo von Hofmannsthal papers, 1890-1929. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612369843

Hofmannsthal was an Austrian poet, dramatist and essayist. Ottonie, Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonberg, was sister-in-law to Julie (born Degenfeld-Schonberg), who became Freifrau von Wendelstadt by her first marriage and Baronin Herwarth von Bittenfeld by her second marriage (1916).

From the description of Letters to Ottonie, Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonberg, 1909-1929. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 83299795

Hofmannsthal was an Austrian dramatist and poet. Julie (born Degenfeld-Schonberg), sister-in-law to Ottonie, became Baronin von Wendelstadt by her first marriage and Baronin Herwarth von Bittenfeld by her second marriage (1916).

From the description of Hugo von Hofmannsthal letters to Ottonie Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonberg and Julie Freifrau von Wendelstadt, 1908-1918. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612768298

Hofmannsthal was an Austrian poet, dramatist and essayist.

From the guide to the Hugo von Hofmannsthal letters to Ottonie Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonburg, 1909-1929., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Austrian poet, dramatist, and librettist.

From the description of Autograph postal card signed, dated : [Vienna, 31 July 1907], to Hugo Heller, [1907 July 31]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873429

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referencedIn Hammellmann, Hanns A. Collection, 1951-1963. Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
creatorOf Koch, Frederick R. (Frederick Robinson),. Music and literary manuscripts in the Frederick R. Koch collection, 1640-1983. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Wellesz, Egon, 1885-1974. Lied der Welt [music] : (aus dem Grossen Welttheater) von Hugo von Hofmannsthal : für Sopran und Orchester : op. 54 / Egon Wellesz. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949. II. Akt Reinschrift. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn New Directions Publishing records Houghton Library
creatorOf Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949. [Ariadne auf Naxos : autograph manuscript of the libretto : [n.p.], 15 February and 10 May 1911 and 26 May 1913], 1911 Feb. 15 and 10 May, 1913 May 26. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929. Autograph postal card signed, dated : [Vienna, 31 July 1907], to Hugo Heller, [1907 July 31]. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Fonds Edward Gordon Craig Bibliothèque nationale de France. Département des arts du spectacle
referencedIn Karl Jacoby collection of printed works by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, 1891-1945. Houghton Library
creatorOf Ansaldo, Rosa Piovella. [Programs] New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
referencedIn Autograph File, H Houghton Library
creatorOf Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929. Der Unbestechliche : Lustspiel in fünf Aufzügen / von Hugo von Hofmannsthal : typescript, 1923. Houghton Library
referencedIn Richard Exner Papers, ca. 1950-1990 University of California, Santa Barbara. Davidson Library. Department of Special Collections.
creatorOf Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929. The great world theatre (Salzburg) / by Hugo von Hofmannsthal ; translated by Vernon Watkins. The Sage Colleges Libraries
creatorOf Sibelius, Jean, 1865-1957. Jedermann : das Spiel von Sterben der Reichen Mannes von Hugo von Hofmannsthal / Musik von Jean Sibelius. Florida State University
referencedIn Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949. Autograph letters signed (20), autograph postcards signed (8), and typewritten letters signed (3), dated : Vienna, Garmisch, La Plata (Argentina), Paris, Amsterdam, Athens, [and other places], 1919-1939, to Max Graf, 1919 Jan. 25, 1919 Aug. 22, 1923 Aug. 8, 1925, 15 February, 1926 Nov. 22, 1926 June 20. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929. Letters to Ottonie, Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonberg, 1909-1929. Houghton Library
creatorOf Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929. Hugo von Hofmannsthal papers, 1890-1929. Houghton Library
creatorOf Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929. The Salzburg great theatre of the world, in a metrical translation by Lisel Mueller and John Reich. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Salzburg Festival. [Programs, announcements] New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
creatorOf Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929. Ödipus : aus einer älteren unveröffentlichten Arbeit : manuscript, [1905] Houghton Library
referencedIn Fonds Louis Jouvet Bibliothèque nationale de France. Département des arts du spectacle
creatorOf Bergel, Lienhard, 1905-1987. Lienhard Berger papers, 1928-1995. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Frederick R. Koch collection, 1640-1983 Yale University Library
referencedIn Eugène and Maria Jolas Papers Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Sibelius, Jean, 1865-1957. Jokamies : op. 83 / Jean Sibelius. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Molière, 1622-1673. Die heirat wider willen : Komödie in einem Akt / von Molière : typescript, 1911. Houghton Library
creatorOf Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949. [Ariadne auf Naxos (Oper)]. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Koch, Frederick R. (Frederick Robinson),. Music and literary manuscripts in the Frederick R. Koch collection, 1640-1983. Yale University Library
creatorOf Wellesz, Egon, 1885-1974. Leben Traum und Tod[music] [music] : 2 Gesänge für Altstimme und Orchester zu Gedichte von Hugo von Hofmannsthal : op. 55 / Egon Wellesz. Libraries Australia
referencedIn Hugo von Hofmannsthal letters to Ottonie Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonburg and Julie Freifrau von Wendelstadt, 1908-1918. Houghton Library
creatorOf Hugo von Hofmannsthal letters to Ottonie Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonburg and Julie Freifrau von Wendelstadt, 1908-1918. Houghton Library
creatorOf Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929. Hugo von Hofmannsthal letter to Mr. Nock, 1923 Aug. 22. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
creatorOf Garnett, Bonnie, 1950-. Twilight of the outward life : song for bass and piano / music composed by Bonnie Garnett ; words by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music, Sibley Music Library
referencedIn Wilhelm Gericke papers, 1876-1940. Houghton Library
referencedIn Hermann Broch archive, 1872-1990s, 1930-1951 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Eugène and Maria Jolas Papers Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929. Hugo von Hofmannsthal letters to Ottonie Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonberg and Julie Freifrau von Wendelstadt, 1908-1918. Houghton Library
referencedIn Beissner, Friedrich, 1905-. Carl Viëtor : zum 29. November 1937 aus seinem Schülerkreis : typescript, 1937. Houghton Library
referencedIn Lienhard Bergel Papers, 1928-1995 Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Karl Jacoby collection of printed works by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, 1891-1945. Houghton Library
referencedIn Reinhardt, Max, 1873-1943. Collection of designs by artists associated with Reinhardt, 1903-1934 (inclusive). Houghton Library
creatorOf Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949. [Die Ägyptische Helena : Sketches for Acts 1 and 2]. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929. Correspondence with Alma Mahler, Franz Werfel and Adolf Klarmann, 1907-1951. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Alden, Martha Bowditch. The distillation of an episode : Casanova's Memoirs -- a source for Hofmannsthal's Der Aberturer und die Sängerin / Martha Bowditch Alden. Randolph-Macon College, McGraw-Page Library
referencedIn Heinrich Eduard Jacob Collection, 1929-1983 Leo Baeck Institute Archives
referencedIn Hugo von Hofmannsthal letters to Ottonie Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonburg, 1909-1929. Houghton Library
referencedIn Stefan George letters to Ernst Morwitz, 1905-1956, 1911-1933 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf George, Stefan Anton, 1868-1933. Stefan George letters to Ernst Morwitz, 1905-1956 (bulk 1911-1933). New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Werner Milch: Thesis on Hugo von Hofmannsthal, 1945 Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives
creatorOf Hugo von Hofmannsthal letters to Ottonie Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonburg, 1909-1929. Houghton Library
referencedIn Berg, Alban, 1885-1935. Autograph postcards and postal cards signed (21), autograph letters signed (11), typed letters signed (2) visiting cards (2, one signed and sent as a postcard), typed postcard signed, and postcard signed, dated : Vienna, Villach, Venice, Prague [and other places], to Hermann Watznauer (one postcard, from Graz, possibly in Watznauer's hand, is addressed to Fräulein Helene Watznauer, and is signed Hofmann, Hermann, Hans, and Alban), 1903 July 16 and 1907 and 1908 Aug. 22 and 1925 May 18. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Frederick R. Koch collection, 1640-1983 Yale University Library
referencedIn Karl Jacoby collection of printed works by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, 1891-1945. Houghton Library
referencedIn Portrait file: Guide. Houghton Library
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associatedWith Alden, Martha Bowditch. person
associatedWith Ansaldo, Rosa Piovella. person
associatedWith Barnowsky, Victor. person
associatedWith Berg, Alban, 1885-1935. person
associatedWith Bergel, Lienhard, 1905-1987. person
associatedWith Broch, Hermann, 1886-1951. person
associatedWith Craig, Edward Gordon (1872-1966) person
associatedWith Degenfeld-Schonburg, Ottonie, Gräfin von, 1882-1970, person
associatedWith Exner, Richard person
associatedWith Garnett, Bonnie, 1950- person
associatedWith George, Stefan Anton, 1868-1933. person
correspondedWith Gericke, Wilhelm, 1845-1925 person
associatedWith Goethes Werken person
associatedWith Haas, Herta. person
associatedWith Haas, Willy, 1891-1973. person
associatedWith Hammellmann, Hanns A. person
associatedWith Heinrich Roderts person
associatedWith Heller, Hugo, person
associatedWith Hofmannsthal, Gertrud. person
correspondedWith Hofmannsthal, Hugo, edler von, 1874-1929 person
associatedWith Jacob, Heinrich Eduard, 1899-1967 person
associatedWith Jacoby, Karl, collector. person
associatedWith Jolas, Eugène, 1894-1952. person
associatedWith Jouvet, Louis (1887-1951) person
correspondedWith Julie, Baronin von Herwarth person
associatedWith Julie Freifrau person
associatedWith Koch, Frederick R. (Frederick Robinson), person
associatedWith Lessing-Theater (Berlin, Germany) corporateBody
correspondedWith Marie Therese (Degenfeld-Schonberg) Miller person
associatedWith Miller-Degenfeld, Marie Thérèse, 1908-, person
associatedWith Molière, 1622-1673. person
associatedWith New Directions Publishing Corp. corporateBody
associatedWith Nock, Albert Jay, 1872 or 3-1945, person
correspondedWith Ottonie, Gräfin Degenfeld person
correspondedWith Ottonie (von Schwartz) Degenfeld-Schonburg person
associatedWith Raimundtheater (Vienna, Austria) corporateBody
associatedWith Reinhardt, Max, 1873-1943. person
associatedWith Rudolf Pannwitz person
associatedWith Salzburg Festival. corporateBody
associatedWith Sibelius, Jean, 1865-1957. person
associatedWith Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949. person
associatedWith Tag (Berlin, Germany), corporateBody
associatedWith Thurn und Taxis, Marie, Princess, 1855-1934. person
associatedWith Watkins, Vernon Phillips, 1906-1967. person
associatedWith Wellesz, Egon, 1885-1974. person
associatedWith Wendelstadt, Julie, Freifrau von, 1871-1942, person
associatedWith Werner J. Milch person
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Theater
Austrian drama 19th century
Austrian drama 20th century
Austrian literature
Austrian literature
Austrian poetry
Austrian poetry
Authors, German
Drama
German drama
Oedipus (Greek mythology)
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Librettists
Telegrams
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Birth 1874-02-01

Death 1929-07-15

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