Jean Krier

Jean Krier (2 January 1949 – 12 January 2013) was a Luxembourgish poet who in 2011 was awarded both the Adelbert von Chamisso Prize for the best work by a non-German author and the Servais Prize for the best literary work written by a Luxembourger.^[1] In both cases, the work in question was Herzens Lust Spiele (2010).^[2] In connection with the Chamisso prize, the jury commented on how the work provided an original and impressive enrichment of German-language poetry. "His carpets of German, subtly interspersed with sprinkles of French, are fed by experiential elements and reading experiences".^[3]

Born(1949-01-02)January 2, 1949

DiedJanuary 12, 2013(2013-01-12) (aged 64)

Resting placeLuxembourg

Notable awardsAdelbert von Chamisso Prize

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Jean Krier
Born	(1949-01-02)January 2, 1949
Died	January 12, 2013(2013-01-12) (aged 64)
Resting place	Luxembourg
Notable awards	Adelbert von Chamisso Prize

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Krier was born in Luxembourg City, studied German and English literature in Freiburg, and lived and worked in Luxembourg. He contributed poems to German-language publications such as NDL (NeueDeutscheLyriker), Manuskripte: Zeitschrift für Literatur, Akzente: Zeitschrift für Dichtung, Das Gedicht: Zeitschrift für Lyrik, Essay und Kritik and Poet-magazin.^[4]