Karl Egon Ebert

Karl Egon Ebert (5 June 1801 – 24 October 1882) was a Czech poet of German ethnicity.

Life

He was born in Prague. His poems, dramatic and lyric, are collected in 7 volumes, and enjoy a wide popularity in his country. He composed a poem called "Das erste Veilchen", or "The First Violet", which was set to music by Felix Mendelssohn.

German composer Georgina Schubert used Ebert's text for her lieder "Der Muschel gleichen meine Leider."[1]

He died on 24 October 1882 in Smíchov (now part of Prague).

References

  1. ^ "Georgine Schubert Song Texts". lieder.net. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
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