Adolf von Zemlinsky

1845–1900 (age 55)

Biography

Adolf von Zemlinsky, born in 1845, contributed essays, reviews, and stories that traced the tensions and tenderness of daily life, and he was valued for the empathy with which he approached friends and strangers alike.

He used the printed word to promote thoughtful dialogue, supporting younger writers and participating in literary circles that sought to reflect the shared hopes of his era.