Kranewitter, Franz#
Kranewitter, Franz, b. Nassereith (Tyrol), Dec. 18, 1860, d. Innsbruck (Tyrol), Jan. 4, 1938, dramatist. Wrote historical dramas and Tyrolean peasant comedies, which critically examined social conditions. Member of a group of Tyrolean writers called "Jung-Tirol".
Works#
Kulturkampf, 1890 (verse epic); Um Haus und Hof, 1894; Michael Gaissmayr, 1899; Andre Hofer, 1902; Wieland der Schmied, 1910; Die 7 Todsuenden, 7 parts, 1910-1925; Bruder Ubaldus, 1919. - Poetry. - Editions: Gesammelte Werke, 1933; Erzaehlungen, selected by W. Bosshard a. H. Kuprian, 1978; Fall und Ereignis, dramas, selected by E. Thurnher, 1980.Literature#
J. Holzner, F. K., 1985; OeBL; NDB.