Leifhelm, Hans auch Hermann Brinckmeyer, Konrad Overstolz#
Leifhelm, Hans (also: Hermann Brinckmeyer, Konrad Overstolz), b. Moenchengladbach (Germany), Feb. 2, 1891, d. Riva (Italy), March 1, 1947, poet and narrative writer. 1923-1930 vocational counsellor for the province of Styria, 1933-1935 writer in Graz, then lecturer in Palermo and Padua; friend of F. Braun. His poems deal with the antagonism between nature and the world of labour and industry.
Works#
Poetry: Hahnenschrei, 1926; Gesaenge von der Erde, 1933; Lob der Vergaenglichkeit, 1949. - Narratives: Steir. Bauern, 1935; Menschen der Berge, 1936. - Selection: Zeuge des Traums und der Zeit, 1991.Literature#
I. Broederer, H. L., doctoral thesis, Vienna 1961; OeBL; NDB.