Nissel, Franz#
Nissel, Franz, b. Vienna, March 14, 1831, d. Bad Gleichenberg (Styria), July 20, 1893, playwright. As a student participated in the revolution of 1848; travelled extensively for many years. In the liberal he became one of the best-known playwrights in Austria and wrote mainly epigonic historical dramas (Heinrich der Loewe, 1858; Dido, 1863). 1878 awarded the Schiller Prize (with L. Anzengruber and A. Wilbrandt).
Edition: Ausgewaehlte dramatische Werke, 3 vols., 1892-1896.
Literature#
J. Ratislav, F. N., 1914; OeBL.